Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Díaz & Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 18(69): 128. 1991
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033449
Common Names
- Baccharis raulii
- Raul's Baccharis
- Raul's Groundsel
Description
Baccharis raulii (also called Raul's Baccharis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis raulii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baccharis raulii has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis raulii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Baccharis raulii
Baccharis raulii is native to South America, particularly in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.
Baccharis raulii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis raulii?
Baccharis raulii
What is the common name of Baccharis raulii?
Raul's Baccharis
Where is Baccharis raulii found?
It is found in South America, mainly in Brazil.
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,