Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanopotamica
ID:
135121

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent. 48: 189 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134450



Common Names

  • Blackwater Baccharis
  • Blackwater Bush
  • Blackwater Willow


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Synonyms

  • Baccharis dusenii O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Baccharis dusenii O.Hoffm. ex Dusén [unknown]

Description

Baccharis melanopotamica (also called Black-water baccharis, Blackwater baccharis, and many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a low-growing, mat-forming habit, with small, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis melanopotamica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis melanopotamica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have small, white leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis melanopotamica is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Baccharis melanopotamica

Baccharis melanopotamica is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It can be found in open areas, such as pastures, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Baccharis melanopotamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis melanopotamica?

Baccharis melanopotamica

What is the common name of Baccharis melanopotamica?

Blackwater Baccharis

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis melanopotamica?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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