Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.Oliveira
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Balduinia 9: 5 (-9; fig. 2) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024215
Common Names
- Baccharis
- Long-attenuated Baccharis
- Longiattenuata
Description
Baccharis longiattenuata (also called Long-attenuate Baccharis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub of the Asteraceae family. It has white flowers and can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is commonly found in dry scrublands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis longiattenuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers can be used to make herbal teas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis longiattenuata is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis longiattenuata is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept well-watered and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Baccharis longiattenuata
Baccharis longiattenuata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Baccharis longiattenuata FAQ
What are the common names of Baccharis longiattenuata?
Common names of Baccharis longiattenuata include Long-attenuated Baccharis, Long-attenuated Broom, and Long-attenuated Daisy.
What is the scientific classification of Baccharis longiattenuata?
The scientific classification of Baccharis longiattenuata is as follows: Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Asterales; Family: Asteraceae; Genus: Baccharis; Species: Baccharis longiattenuata.
What are the uses of Baccharis longiattenuata?
Baccharis longiattenuata has a variety of uses. It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for its oil.
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,