Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhomboidalis
ID:
86612

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Rémy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 4(1): 99 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085941



Common Names

  • Rhomboid Broom
  • Rhomboid Baccharis
  • Rhomboid Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Baccharis truncata Phil. [unknown]
  • Baccharis nemorosa Phil. [unknown]
  • Baccharis rhomboidalis nemorosa (Phil.) Heering ex Reiche [deprecated]
  • Baccharis involucrata (Phil.) O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Baccharis rhomboidalis truncata (Phil.) Hellw. [deprecated]
  • Baccharis rhomboidalis rhomboidalis [unknown]
  • Baccharis rhomboidalis truncata (Phil.) Heering [unknown]
  • Baccharis rhomboidalis rhomboidalis [unknown]
  • Baccharis involucrata Phil. [unknown]
  • Baccharis rhomboidalis truncata (Phil.) F.H.Hellw. [unknown]
  • Baccharis rhomboidalis nemorosa Heering [unknown]
  • Baccharis rhomboidalis truncata (Phil.) Heering [deprecated]

Description

Baccharis rhomboidalis (also called 'Diamond Baccharis', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It has a rosette of small, deeply lobed leaves and small white flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis rhomboidalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis rhomboidalis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis rhomboidalis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Baccharis rhomboidalis

Baccharis rhomboidalis can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and east to Texas.

Baccharis rhomboidalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis rhomboidalis?

Baccharis rhomboidalis

What is the common name of Baccharis rhomboidalis?

Rhomboid Baccharis

What is the family of Baccharis rhomboidalis?

Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-42331: Based on the initial data import
Jules Rémy (1826-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Rémy' in the authors string.