Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrophila
ID:
43423

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. , ser. 4, 1(1): 81 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042752



Common Names

  • Baccharis petrophila
  • Petrophila Baccharis
  • Petrophila False Willow


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Description

Baccharis petrophila (also called Rock Baccharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas, and has white, daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis petrophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat stomach ailments and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis petrophila has white flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis petrophila is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Baccharis petrophila

Baccharis petrophila is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas such as canyons and hillsides.

Baccharis petrophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis petrophila?

Baccharis petrophila

What is the common name of Baccharis petrophila?

Petrophila Baccharis

What is the family of Baccharis petrophila?

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,

References