Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
16400

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 101 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015729



Common Names

  • Wright's Baccharis
  • Baccharis Wrightii
  • Wright's Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Neomolina wrightii (A.Gray) F.H.Hellw. [unknown]
  • Baccharis wrightii wrightii [unknown]
  • Baccharis wrightii pyrrhopappa A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Baccharis wrightii (also called Wright's baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, open areas and has small, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis wrightii is a plant native to North America. It has many non-medical uses, such as being used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis wrightii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis wrightii is a perennial shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Baccharis wrightii

Baccharis wrightii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as deserts, scrublands, and grasslands.

Baccharis wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis wrightii?

Baccharis wrightii

What are the common names of Baccharis wrightii?

Desert baccharis, Wright's baccharis

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis wrightii?

Baccharis wrightii is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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-115224: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.