Status:
valid
Authors:
Heering
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Hamburg. Wiss. Anst. 31, Beiheft 3: 119 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079466
Common Names
- Penningtonii Baccharis
- Baccharis Penningtonii
- Penningtonii
Description
Baccharis penningtonii (also called Pennington's Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has multiple stems with alternate, linear leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis penningtonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis penningtonii is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis penningtonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To cultivate, sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings as they grow. Divide the plants every few years to maintain their vigor.
Where to Find Baccharis penningtonii
Baccharis penningtonii is found in North America. It is typically found in dry, open woods, prairies, and along roadsides.
Baccharis penningtonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis penningtonii?
Baccharis penningtonii
What is the common name of Baccharis penningtonii?
Pennington's Baccharis
Where is Baccharis penningtonii found?
Baccharis penningtonii is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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,