Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venosa
ID:
94016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2(2): 425 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093345



Common Names

  • Venose Baccharis
  • Baccharis
  • Desert Broom


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Synonyms

  • Baccharis reticulata (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. [unknown]
  • Pterocladis genistelloides Lamb. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Loricaria reticulosa (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Molina venosa Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Cacalia decurrens Vell. [deprecated]
  • Baccharis decurrens (Vell.) Stellf. [unknown]
  • Baccharis venosa venosa [unknown]
  • Baccharis genistelloides venosa (Ruiz & Pav.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Baccharis genistelloides (Lam.) Pers. [unknown]
  • Baccharis genistelloides venosa (Ruiz & Pav.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Baccharis genistelloides genistelloides [unknown]
  • Baccharis genistelloides genistelloides [unknown]
  • Baccharis triptera Mart. [unknown]
  • Conyza genistelloides Lam. [unknown]
  • Baccharis alata Hort.Berol. ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Molina reticulata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Cacalia decurrens Vell. [unknown]

Description

Baccharis venosa (also called desert broom, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It has white flowers and is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry open areas, such as deserts and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis venosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive issues, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Baccharis venosa has small white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis venosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Baccharis venosa

Baccharis venosa is native to the southern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, fields, and roadsides.

Baccharis venosa FAQ

What are the common names of Baccharis venosa?

Common names of Baccharis venosa include woolly baccharis and woolly-headed baccharis.

What is the growth habit of Baccharis venosa?

Baccharis venosa is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.

What is the native range of Baccharis venosa?

Baccharis venosa is native to South 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