Baccharis shaferi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shaferi
ID:
66014
Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 43: 461 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065343
Common Names
- Baccharis shaferi
- Shafer's Baccharis
- Shafer's Groundsel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baccharis shaferi (also called Shafer's baccharis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can grow up to 2-3 meters tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in canyons and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis shaferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used as a natural air freshener.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis shaferi is a small white daisy-like flower with white petals and yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with white and yellow petals and a single, oval-shaped seed at the center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baccharis shaferi is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of branches in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Baccharis shaferi
Baccharis shaferi is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, open areas. It is also found in parts of Mexico.
Baccharis shaferi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis shaferi?
Baccharis shaferi
What type of plant is Baccharis shaferi?
It is a shrub
Where is Baccharis shaferi found?
It is found in Mexico and Central America
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-22267: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.