Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vacciniifolia
ID:
121324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 13(49): 29 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120653



Common Names

  • Baccharis Vacciniifolia
  • Mountain Baccharis
  • California Broom


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Description

Baccharis vacciniifolia (also called Vacciniifolia Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers with a yellow center and can grow up to 30 cm tall. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and can be found in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis vacciniifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis vacciniifolia has white flower heads with white disc florets. Its seeds are small, black, and oblong with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis vacciniifolia is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Baccharis vacciniifolia

Baccharis vacciniifolia is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in sunny, dry areas with sandy soils.

Baccharis vacciniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis vacciniifolia?

Baccharis vacciniifolia

What type of plant is Baccharis vacciniifolia?

It is a shrub

Where is Baccharis vacciniifolia found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-81903: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.