Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
libertadensis
ID:
37630

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.B.Jones) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 37. 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036959



Common Names

  • Libertadensis Baccharis
  • Libertadensis Broom
  • Libertadensis Groundsel


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Description

Baccharis libertadensis (also called Libertad Baccharis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis libertadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis libertadensis is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis libertadensis is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a drought-tolerant plant that prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants in the summer.

Where to Find Baccharis libertadensis

Baccharis libertadensis is native to Argentina and Uruguay.

Baccharis libertadensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis libertadensis?

Baccharis libertadensis

What is the common name of Baccharis libertadensis?

Libertad Baccharis

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis libertadensis?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky hillsides

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-135739: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Samuel Boscom Jones (1933-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Jones' in the authors string.