Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.Oliveira, Deble & Marchiori
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Balduinia 8: 17 (-19; fig. 8) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020493
Common Names
- Pampean Baccharis
- Pampean Groundsel
- Pampean Ragwort
Description
Baccharis pampeana (also called Pampas Baccharis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows in dry, open areas, and has white flowers and small, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis pampeana is used for making brooms and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to treat digestive disorders and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis pampeana is yellow, with a single head of ray florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis pampeana is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Baccharis pampeana
Baccharis pampeana is native to South America, and can be found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Baccharis pampeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis pampeana?
Baccharis pampeana
What is the common name of Baccharis pampeana?
Pampas baccharis
What is the natural habitat of Baccharis pampeana?
Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas
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,