Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Heiden
Source:
gcc
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 60(4): 977 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055198
Common Names
- Subtropical Baccharis
- Subtropical Cottonrose
- Subtropical Cotton-rose
Description
Baccharis subtropicalis (also called Baccharis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in woodlands, thickets, and other habitats. It is an erect shrub with small, oval leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis subtropicalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baccharis subtropicalis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis subtropicalis is a shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Baccharis subtropicalis
Baccharis subtropicalis can be found in South America.
Baccharis subtropicalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis subtropicalis?
Baccharis subtropicalis
What is the common name of Baccharis subtropicalis?
Subtropical Baccharis
What is the distribution of Baccharis subtropicalis?
Baccharis subtropicalis is found in Argentina, Uruguay and 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,
References
Gustavo Heiden: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Heiden' in the authors string.