Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
26219

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 595 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025548



Common Names

  • Baccharis occidentalis
  • Occidentalis Baccharis
  • Baccharis


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Description

Baccharis occidentalis (also called Western Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States. It typically grows up to 3-4 feet tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as chaparral, grassland, and coastal sage scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis occidentalis is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis occidentalis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis occidentalis is a shrub native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Baccharis occidentalis

Baccharis occidentalis is native to western North America and can be found in the wild in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Baccharis occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis occidentalis?

Baccharis occidentalis

What is the common name of Baccharis occidentalis?

Western Baccharis

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis occidentalis?

Dry, open areas, such as chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grasslands

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-124685: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.