Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
opuntioides
ID:
62693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 6(3): 39. 1882 [1 Jul 1882]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062022



Common Names

  • Opuntia Baccharis
  • Coyote Brush
  • Coyote Thistle


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Description

Baccharis opuntioides (also called Prickly Baccharis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has silvery-green leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis opuntioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis opuntioides is white and star-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis opuntioides is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, though germination rates can be low. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Baccharis opuntioides

Baccharis opuntioides is native to Mexico. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Baccharis opuntioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis opuntioides?

Baccharis opuntioides

What is the common name of Baccharis opuntioides?

Opuntia baccharis

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis opuntioides?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183533-1: Based on the initial data import