Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
70813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 41: 259 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070142



Common Names

  • Palmer's Baccharis
  • Baccharis
  • Palmer's Broom


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Description

Baccharis palmeri (also called Palmer's Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as deserts and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis palmeri has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis palmeri is a low-growing perennial that is native to Mexico. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Baccharis palmeri

Baccharis palmeri can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Baccharis palmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis palmeri?

Baccharis palmeri

What type of plant is Baccharis palmeri?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis palmeri?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-26951: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.