Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
candolleana
ID:
83064

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 41: 397 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082393



Common Names

  • Candolle's Nothobaccharis
  • Nothobaccharis
  • Candolle's Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Baccharis candolleana Steud. [unknown]
  • Baccharis microphylla DC. [unknown]

Description

Nothobaccharis candolleana (also called Candolle's nothobaccharis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the aster family. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats such as mountains and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Nothobaccharis candolleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothobaccharis candolleana has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothobaccharis candolleana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Nothobaccharis candolleana

Nothobaccharis candolleana can be found in the dry, rocky slopes of the Canary Islands.

Nothobaccharis candolleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothobaccharis candolleana?

Nothobaccharis candolleana

What is the common name of Nothobaccharis candolleana?

Candolle's false brome

What type of plant is Nothobaccharis candolleana?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Nothobaccharis 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-38905: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.