Baccharis brachyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachyphylla
ID:
27854
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 83 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027183
Common Names
- Baccharis Brachyphylla
- Short-Leaved Baccharis
- Short-Leaved Groundsel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Neomolina brachyphylla (A.Gray) F.H.Hellw. [unknown]
Description
Baccharis brachyphylla (also called 'Short-Leaf Baccharis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis brachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baccharis brachyphylla has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow-green sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baccharis brachyphylla is a shrub native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Baccharis brachyphylla
Baccharis brachyphylla can be found in the mountains of Mexico and Central America.
Baccharis brachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis brachyphylla?
Baccharis brachyphylla
What type of plant is Baccharis brachyphylla?
It is an evergreen shrub.
What is the native range of Baccharis brachyphylla?
It is native to South America.
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-126272: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.