Status:
valid
Authors:
Malag.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bol. Inform. Inst. Geobiol. La Salle 2: 11. 1949
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061455
Common Names
- Wilson's Baccharis
- Baccharis wilsoniana
- Baccharis
Description
Baccharis wilsoniana (also called Wilson's Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean region. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy habitats and is often found in coastal regions.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis wilsoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis wilsoniana is a small white flower, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis wilsoniana is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer and plant them in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Baccharis wilsoniana
Baccharis wilsoniana can be found in the southern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Baccharis wilsoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis wilsoniana?
Baccharis wilsoniana
What is the common name of Baccharis wilsoniana?
Wilson's Baccharis
What is the natural habitat of Baccharis wilsoniana?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,