Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucocephala
ID:
97184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dusén

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 9(15): 24. 1910

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096513

Common Names

  • White Bush-Eupatorium
  • White Thoroughwort
  • White-Headed Eupatorium

Searching for Baccharis leucocephala? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Lanugothamnus leucocephalus (Dusén) Deble [unknown]

Description

Baccharis leucocephala (also called White-headed Baccharis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and white flower heads. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis leucocephala is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis leucocephala has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

Searching for Baccharis leucocephala? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis leucocephala is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

Where to Find Baccharis leucocephala

Baccharis leucocephala is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as canyons and hillsides.

Baccharis leucocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis leucocephala?

Baccharis leucocephala

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis leucocephala?

Baccharis leucocephala is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What are the characteristics of Baccharis leucocephala?

Baccharis leucocephala is a perennial herb with small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and the plant has a woody 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,

References