Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 61 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032199
Common Names
- Mueller's Baccharis
- Mueller's Daisy
- Mueller's Fleabane
Description
Baccharis muelleri (also called Mueller's baccharis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has a single stem with a few branches and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in open grasslands, rocky areas and coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis muelleri is used for its medicinal properties, as a natural dye for fabrics, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baccharis muelleri has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis muelleri is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Baccharis muelleri
Baccharis muelleri is native to Australia. It can be found in dry, open areas such as woodlands and grasslands.
Baccharis muelleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis muelleri?
Baccharis muelleri
What type of plant is Baccharis muelleri?
Herbaceous shrub
Where does Baccharis muelleri grow?
It is native to South Africa
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,