Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) G.M.Barroso
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
in L. Teodoro, Index Baccharid. 30. 1952 ; cf. G. M. Barroso in Rodriguesia,Anos xxi-xxii. 126 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026355
Common Names
- Pseudobaccharis vernonioides
- Vernon's baccharis
- Vernon's groundsel
Description
Pseudobaccharis vernonioides (also called Vernon's Pseudobaccharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils, in open grassland and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudobaccharis vernonioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudobaccharis vernonioides has yellow flowers with a black center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudobaccharis vernonioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pseudobaccharis vernonioides
Pseudobaccharis vernonioides is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Pseudobaccharis vernonioides FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Pseudobaccharis vernonioides?
Pseudobaccharis vernonioides is a drought-tolerant plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
What is the best way to propagate Pseudobaccharis vernonioides?
Pseudobaccharis vernonioides can be propagated from seed or cuttings.
What pests and diseases affect Pseudobaccharis vernonioides?
Pseudobaccharis vernonioides is susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, and powdery mildew.
Species in the Pseudobaccharis 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,