Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
padifolia
ID:
23497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29(1): 26 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022826



Common Names

  • Baccharis Padifolia
  • Padifolia Baccharis
  • Padifolia Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Baccharis trianae Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Baccharis padifolia (also called Padi Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and linear leaves. It is native to the Caucasus and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis padifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis padifolia has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis padifolia is a shrub native to South America. It is easily propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can also be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take several weeks to establish.

Where to Find Baccharis padifolia

Baccharis padifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils. It can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Baccharis padifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis padifolia?

Baccharis padifolia

What is the common name of Baccharis padifolia?

Padi-leaved Groundsel

What is the family of Baccharis padifolia?

Asteraceae

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,