Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Moench
Source:
gcc
Year:
1794
Citation Micro:
Methodus : 578 (1794)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012342
Common Names
- Baccharoides Anthelmintica
- Anthelmintic Baccharoides
- Anthelmintic Ragwort
Description
Baccharoides anthelmintica (also called Wormseed Mustard, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 2 feet tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is commonly found in dry, open areas such as prairies and desert scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharoides anthelmintica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baccharoides anthelmintica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharoides anthelmintica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Baccharoides anthelmintica
Baccharoides anthelmintica is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Baccharoides anthelmintica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharoides anthelmintica?
Baccharoides anthelmintica
What is the common name of Baccharoides anthelmintica?
Anthelmintic Baccharoides
What type of plant is Baccharoides anthelmintica?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Baccharoides genus
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,