Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
16662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heering

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Hamburg. Wiss. Anst. 21, Beiheft 3: 38 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015991



Common Names

  • Marsh Baccharis
  • Marsh Groundsel
  • Marsh Ragwort


Searching for Baccharis palustris? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Baccharis palustris (also called Marsh-elder, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, white flower heads. It grows in wetland areas and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis palustris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and grows in full sun or partial shade. It has a long blooming season and attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis palustris is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Baccharis palustris? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis palustris is a hardy perennial that grows in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Baccharis palustris

Baccharis palustris is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Baccharis palustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis palustris?

Baccharis palustris

What type of plant is Baccharis palustris?

Perennial shrub

Where does Baccharis palustris grow?

It is native to North America

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-115472: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Heering (1876-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heering' in the authors string.