Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 404 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082047
Common Names
- Coyote Bush
- Desert Broom
- Oxyodonta
Synonyms
- Pingraea oxyodonta (DC.) F.H.Hellw. [unknown]
- Baccharis triplinervia DC. [unknown]
- Baccharis oxyodonta oxyodonta [unknown]
- Pingraea oxyodonta (DC.) F.H.Hellw. [unknown]
Description
Baccharis oxyodonta (also called 'Sharp-toothed Baccharis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis oxyodonta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis oxyodonta is small, white and tubular in shape, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis oxyodonta can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.
Where to Find Baccharis oxyodonta
Baccharis oxyodonta is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Oriental.
Baccharis oxyodonta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis oxyodonta?
Baccharis oxyodonta
What is the common name of Baccharis oxyodonta?
Sharp-toothed Baccharis
What is the flower color of Baccharis oxyodonta?
White
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,