Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviensis
ID:
121010

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 16(3): 256 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120339

Common Names

  • Baccharis boliviensis
  • Bolivian Baccharis
  • Bolivian Groundsel

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Synonyms

  • Baccharis boliviensis (Wedd.) Malag. [unknown]
  • Pseudobaccharis boliviensis boliviensis [unknown]
  • Heterothalamus boliviensis boliviensis [unknown]
  • Psila boliviensis boliviensis [unknown]
  • Heterothalamus boliviensis Wedd. [unknown]
  • Baccharis boliviensis boliviensis [unknown]
  • Pseudobaccharis boliviensis (Wedd.) Cabrera [unknown]
  • Baccharis boliviensis (Wedd.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Psila boliviensis (Wedd.) Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Baccharis boliviensis (also called Bolivian baccharis, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky places, such as scrublands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis boliviensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Baccharis boliviensis var. latifolia (R.E.Fr.) Malag.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis boliviensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis boliviensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated through division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Baccharis boliviensis

Baccharis boliviensis is native to Bolivia and can be found in the Santa Cruz Department.

Baccharis boliviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis boliviensis?

Baccharis boliviensis

What is the common name of Baccharis boliviensis?

Bolivian Baccharis

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis boliviensis?

It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas

Species in the Baccharis genus

Baccharis arenaria, Baccharis serranoi, Baccharis aliena, Baccharis psammophila, Baccharis johnwurdackiana, Baccharis tarchonanthoides, Baccharis uncinella, Baccharis barragensis, Baccharis sessilifolia, Baccharis paranensis, Baccharis notosergila, Baccharis divaricata, Baccharis pseudovaccinioides, Baccharis serrulata, Baccharis revoluta, Baccharis conferta, Baccharis pululahuensis, Baccharis nitida, Baccharis paulopolitana, Baccharis thymifolia, Baccharis oreophila, Baccharis woytkowskii, Baccharis serrifolia, Baccharis grandicapitulata, Baccharis ayacuchensis, Baccharis coridifolia, Baccharis caespitosa, Baccharis nummularia, Baccharis magellanica, Baccharis pohlii, Baccharis volubilis, Baccharis vincifolia, Baccharis itatiaiae, Baccharis rodriguezii, Baccharis scoparioides, Baccharis espadae, Baccharis paramicola, Baccharis havardii, Baccharis phylicoides, Baccharis spegazzinii, Baccharis zoellneri, Baccharis pseudopilcensis, Baccharis thesioides, Baccharis trimera, Baccharis zamoranensis, Baccharis glomeruliflora, Baccharis uleana, Baccharis stenocephala, Baccharis frigida, Baccharis alpina,

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-81607: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.