Baccharis pseudoalpestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoalpestris
ID:
65742
Status:
valid
Authors:
Malag.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Contrib. Inst. Geobiol. La Salle, Bras. No. 2, 46; cf. Gray Herb.-Card Cat. 1952
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065071
Common Names
- False Alpine Baccharis
- Pseudoalpine Baccharis
- Baccharis Pseudoalpestris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baccharis pseudoalpestris (also called False Alpestris, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and white flowers that appear in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, scrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis pseudoalpestris is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves are often used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis pseudoalpestris is a white to pink head with small, tubular florets. The seed is a small, black, oblong achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baccharis pseudoalpestris is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage fresh growth in spring.
Where to Find Baccharis pseudoalpestris
Baccharis pseudoalpestris can be found in the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
Baccharis pseudoalpestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis pseudoalpestris?
Baccharis pseudoalpestris
What is the common name of Baccharis pseudoalpestris?
False alpine baccharis
What is the natural habitat of Baccharis pseudoalpestris?
Mountain slopes and meadows
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
Ramón Penyafort Malagarriga Heras (1904-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malag.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183633-1: Based on the initial data import