Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philipensis
ID:
118987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
43

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118316



Common Names

  • Baccharis philipensis
  • Phillips' Baccharis
  • Phillips' Groundsel


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Description

Baccharis philipensis (also called Philip's Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to California and Oregon. It has small white flowers and is found in chaparral, coastal scrub, and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis philipensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis philipensis is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis philipensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Baccharis philipensis

Baccharis philipensis can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Baccharis philipensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis philipensis?

Baccharis philipensis

What is the common name of Baccharis philipensis?

Philip's baccharis

What is the habitat of Baccharis philipensis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-7965: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.