Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
baldaccii
ID:
569708

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Degen) Heywood

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 69: 61 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569040



Common Names

  • Bornmuellera baldaccii
  • Baldaccii Bornmuellera
  • Bornmuellera baldaccii


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Synonyms

  • Ptilotrichum baldaccii Degen [unknown]
  • Bornmuellera baldaccii markgrafii (Schulz ex Markgr.) T.R.Dudley [unknown]
  • Ptilotrichum baldaccii markgrafii J.H.Schulz ex Markgr. [unknown]
  • Bornmuellera baldaccii baldaccii [unknown]

Description

Bornmuellera baldaccii (also called 'Baldacci's Bornmuellera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, savannas, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Bornmuellera baldaccii can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and as a diuretic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bornmuellera baldaccii sub. rechingeri Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bornmuellera baldaccii are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bornmuellera baldaccii is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy to USDA Zone 6.

Where to Find Bornmuellera baldaccii

Bornmuellera baldaccii can be found in tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Bornmuellera baldaccii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bornmuellera baldaccii?

Bornmuellera baldaccii

What is the common name of Bornmuellera baldaccii?

Baldacci's Bornmuellera

What is the natural habitat of Bornmuellera baldaccii?

Dry open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2679811: Based on the initial data import
Árpád von Degen (1866-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degen' in the authors string.
Vernon Heywood (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heywood' in the authors string.