Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Isawumi, El-Ghazaly & B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Grana 35(4): 226 (1996): (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069785
Common Names
- Baccharoides Incompta
- Incomplete Baccharoides
- Incomplete Broom
Description
Baccharoides incompta (also called small-flowered baccharis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. It is a shrub, with a single trunk and a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 6 m. It is native to the Canary Islands, where it is found in laurel forests and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharoides incompta is used as a medicinal plant. Its leaves are used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. Its flowers are used to make tea, and its roots are used to treat coughs and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharoides incompta is a yellow-green disc floret with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharoides incompta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some salt. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Baccharoides incompta
Baccharoides incompta can be found in dry, rocky habitats in western North America.
Baccharoides incompta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharoides incompta?
Baccharoides incompta
What is the family of Baccharoides incompta?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Baccharoides incompta?
Grasslands
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,
References
Moses A. Isawumi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Isawumi' in the authors string.