Status:
valid
Authors:
F.H.Hellw.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 29: 405 (1990) (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062953
Common Names
- Pseudolycioides Baccharis
- Pseudolycioides Fleabane
- Pseudolycioides Daisy
Description
Baccharis pseudolycioides (also called False Lycium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to temperate regions of South America, and is found in open, disturbed habitats. It has ovate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis pseudolycioides is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for making dyes and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis pseudolycioides is a white composite flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and slender with a single, long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis pseudolycioides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.
Where to Find Baccharis pseudolycioides
Baccharis pseudolycioides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Baccharis pseudolycioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis pseudolycioides?
Baccharis pseudolycioides
What is the common name of Baccharis pseudolycioides?
False Wolfberry
What is the habitat of Baccharis pseudolycioides?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
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,