Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vernicosa
ID:
69544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 28 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068873



Common Names

  • Baccharis vernicosa
  • Vernicosa Baccharis
  • Baccharis


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Synonyms

  • Baccharis pseudotridentata Heering [unknown]
  • Baccharis argentina Heering [unknown]
  • Baccharis flabellata argentina (Heering) Ariza [unknown]

Description

Baccharis vernicosa (also called Varnish Baccharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry grasslands, deserts, and rocky slopes. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis vernicosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis vernicosa has small white flowers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis vernicosa is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Baccharis vernicosa

Baccharis vernicosa is found in South America.

Baccharis vernicosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis vernicosa?

Baccharis vernicosa

What is the family of Baccharis vernicosa?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Baccharis vernicosa?

Varnish baccharis

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-25719: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.