Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
32897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2(2): 424 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032226



Common Names

  • Baccharis latifolia
  • Coyote Brush
  • Mule Fat


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Synonyms

  • Baccharis riparia Kunth [unknown]
  • Vernonia otavalensis Gilli [unknown]
  • Baccharis polyantha Kunth [unknown]
  • Molina latifolia Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Pingraea latifolia Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Baccharis polyantha polyantha [unknown]
  • Baccharis polyantha polyantha [unknown]
  • Pingraea latifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) F.H.Hellwig [deprecated]
  • Pluchea glabra Griseb. [unknown]
  • Baccharis polyantha macrophylla Hieron. [unknown]
  • Baccharis floribunda Kunth [unknown]
  • Pingraea latifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) F.H.Hellw. [unknown]

Description

Baccharis latifolia (also called Broadleaf Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It grows in dry woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis latifolia is small and white in colour. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis latifolia is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate air circulation and space for the plants to grow. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and then transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Baccharis latifolia

Baccharis latifolia is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Baccharis latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis latifolia?

Baccharis latifolia

What is the family of Baccharis latifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Baccharis latifolia?

Broadleaf Baccharis

Species in the Baccharis genus

Baccharis arenaria, Baccharis serranoi, Baccharis aliena, Baccharis psammophila, Baccharis johnwurdackiana, Baccharis tarchonanthoides, Baccharis uncinella, Baccharis barragensis, Baccharis sessilifolia, Baccharis paranensis, Baccharis notosergila, Baccharis divaricata, Baccharis pseudovaccinioides, Baccharis serrulata, Baccharis revoluta, Baccharis conferta, Baccharis pululahuensis, Baccharis nitida, Baccharis paulopolitana, Baccharis thymifolia, Baccharis oreophila, Baccharis woytkowskii, Baccharis serrifolia, Baccharis grandicapitulata, Baccharis ayacuchensis, Baccharis coridifolia, Baccharis caespitosa, Baccharis nummularia, Baccharis magellanica, Baccharis pohlii, Baccharis volubilis, Baccharis vincifolia, Baccharis itatiaiae, Baccharis rodriguezii, Baccharis scoparioides, Baccharis espadae, Baccharis paramicola, Baccharis havardii, Baccharis phylicoides, Baccharis spegazzinii, Baccharis zoellneri, Baccharis pseudopilcensis, Baccharis thesioides, Baccharis trimera, Baccharis zamoranensis, Baccharis glomeruliflora, Baccharis uleana, Baccharis stenocephala, Baccharis frigida, Baccharis alpina,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References