Status:
valid
Authors:
F.H.Hellw.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 29: 408 (1990), contrary to A (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073885
Common Names
- Baccharis pseudopalenae
- False Baccharis
- Pale Baccharis
Description
Baccharis pseudopalenae (also called False Baccharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open meadows and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis pseudopalenae is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis pseudopalenae is a white, star-shaped disc floret, about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis pseudopalenae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate drought. It is best to plant in spring or fall.
Where to Find Baccharis pseudopalenae
Baccharis pseudopalenae is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and dry grasslands.
Baccharis pseudopalenae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis pseudopalenae?
Baccharis pseudopalenae
What is the common name of Baccharis pseudopalenae?
False Baccharis
What is the natural habitat of Baccharis pseudopalenae?
Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides
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,