Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poeppigiana
ID:
129040

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 410 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128369



Common Names

  • Baccharis poeppigiana
  • Poeppig's Baccharis
  • Baccharis


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Synonyms

  • Baccharis umbelliformis poeppigiana (DC.) Reiche [unknown]
  • Baccharis umbelliformis poeppigiana (DC.) Heering [unknown]
  • Baccharis umbelliformis ocellata (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]

Description

Baccharis poeppigiana (also called Poeppig's Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 3 meters. Its leaves are narrow and covered in fine hairs. It has white flower heads that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis poeppigiana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Baccharis poeppigiana sub. poeppigiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis poeppigiana has small white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seeds are small and black with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis poeppigiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Baccharis poeppigiana

Baccharis poeppigiana is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.

Baccharis poeppigiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis poeppigiana?

Baccharis poeppigiana

What is the common name of Baccharis poeppigiana?

Poeppig's Baccharis

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis poeppigiana?

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,