Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kotschy & Peyr.) Isawumi
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 104(5-6): 321 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086358
Common Names
- Baccharoides pumila
- Pumila Baccharoides
- Baccharoides Pumila
Synonyms
- Cacalia tinneana Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia pumila Kotschy & Peyr. [unknown]
Description
Baccharoides pumila (also called Dwarf Baccharoides, Dwarf Daisy, and Dwarf Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a woody base and daisy-like flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharoides pumila is used as an ornamental plant and is known to be a good source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharoides pumila is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharoides pumila is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Baccharoides pumila
Baccharoides pumila is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and open woodlands.
Baccharoides pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharoides pumila?
Baccharoides pumila
What is the common name of Baccharoides pumila?
Dwarf Baccharoides
What is the natural habitat of Baccharoides pumila?
It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
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.