Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carterae
ID:
7337

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.E.Schill.) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 140(1): 72 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006666



Common Names

  • Carter's Bahiopsis
  • Carter Bahiopsis
  • Bahiopsis Carterae


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Description

Bahiopsis carterae (also called Carter's bahiopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and its leaves are small and narrow. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bahiopsis carterae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bahiopsis carterae is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bahiopsis carterae is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root clump in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the root clump in the spring when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Bahiopsis carterae

Bahiopsis carterae can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and east to Texas.

Bahiopsis carterae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bahiopsis carterae?

Bahiopsis carterae

What is the family of Bahiopsis carterae?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Bahiopsis carterae?

Carter's Bahiopsis

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-106429: Based on the initial data import
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.