Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ledifolia
ID:
59755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(14): 39 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059084



Common Names

  • Ledifolia Baccharis
  • Ledifolia Groundsel
  • Ledifolia Ragwort


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Description

Baccharis ledifolia (also called Woolly Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to California, Arizona, and Mexico and is found in chaparral, woodlands, and dry slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis ledifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis ledifolia is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis ledifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clump or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Baccharis ledifolia

Baccharis ledifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, including desert scrub, chaparral, and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Baccharis ledifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis ledifolia?

Baccharis ledifolia

What type of plant is Baccharis ledifolia?

It is a shrub

Where is Baccharis ledifolia found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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,

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