Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punctulata
ID:
39611

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 405 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038940



Common Names

  • Punctulata Baccharis
  • Punctulata Bush
  • Baccharis Punctulata


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Synonyms

  • Pingraea punctulata DC. [unknown]
  • Pingraea punctulata (DC.) F.H.Hellw. [unknown]
  • Pingraea punctulata (DC.) F.H.Hellwig [deprecated]
  • Baccharis oxyodonta punctulata (DC.) Baker [unknown]
  • Baccharis amygdalina Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Baccharis punctulata (also called Coastal Baccharis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and small, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis punctulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a windbreak. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Baccharis punctulata are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis punctulata is a low-growing perennial plant, native to South Africa. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in early spring in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the stems in late spring or early summer and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Baccharis punctulata

Baccharis punctulata is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the coastal regions of the states of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Baccharis punctulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis punctulata?

Baccharis punctulata

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis punctulata?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

What are the uses of Baccharis punctulata?

It is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for wildlife.

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,