Status:
valid
Authors:
Andersson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Galapagos Veg. : 177 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031677
Common Names
- Steetz' Baccharis
- Steetz' Groundsel
- Steetz' Seabroom
Description
Baccharis steetzii (also called Steetz's Baccharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Chile and Argentina. This plant has small, yellow flowers that range in color from white to yellow. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis steetzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baccharis steetzii has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single seed in each seed head. The seedlings are small and have a single rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis steetzii is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Mexico. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems. The cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Baccharis steetzii
Baccharis steetzii can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods in the southeastern United States.
Baccharis steetzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis steetzii?
Baccharis steetzii
What is the natural habitat of Baccharis steetzii?
Dry forests and scrublands
What is the flowering period of Baccharis steetzii?
July to October
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,