Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 52 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128972
Common Names
- Gilbert's Baccharis
- Baccharis Gibertii
- Gilbert Baccharis
Synonyms
- Lanugothamnus gibertii (Baker) Deble [unknown]
Description
Baccharis gibertii (also called Gilbert's Baccharis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate, glossy green leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis gibertii is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and can be used as a hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis gibertii is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis gibertii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Baccharis gibertii
Baccharis gibertii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Baccharis gibertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis gibertii?
Baccharis gibertii
Where is Baccharis gibertii found?
It is found in the southwestern United States.
What is the growth habit of Baccharis gibertii?
It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.
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,