Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
prolixa
ID:
128640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Isawumi, El-Ghazaly & B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Grana 35(4): 220 (1996): (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127969



Common Names

  • Baccharoides prolixa
  • Prolix Baccharoides
  • Prolix Baccharoides Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia prolixa S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Baccharoides prolixa (also called Long-Leaf Baccharoides, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves and a solitary flower head. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharoides prolixa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharoides prolixa is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and round-shaped. The seedlings are green and have a lanceolate shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharoides prolixa is a perennial herb that is propagated through seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Baccharoides prolixa

Baccharoides prolixa can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Baccharoides prolixa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharoides prolixa?

Baccharoides prolixa

What is the common name of Baccharoides prolixa?

Prolix Baccharoides

What is the natural habitat of Baccharoides prolixa?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-88960: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Moses A. Isawumi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Isawumi' in the authors string.
Gamal El-Ghazaly (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'El-Ghazaly' in the authors string.