Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 68 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124603
Common Names
- Sello's Baccharis
- Baccharis
- Sello's Broom
Description
Baccharis selloi (also called Sellow's baccharis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis selloi is a shrub native to South America and is used for ornamental purposes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Baccharis selloi is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis selloi is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring and should be kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. The plants can be divided in the spring or fall and transplanted to other areas.
Where to Find Baccharis selloi
Baccharis selloi is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Baccharis selloi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis selloi?
Baccharis selloi
What is the common name of Baccharis selloi?
Baccharis
What is the family of Baccharis selloi?
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,