Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
31284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" n.° 18: 3 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030613

Common Names

  • Oriental Baccharis
  • Oriental Broom
  • Oriental False Willow

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Synonyms

  • Baccharis orientalis orientalis [unknown]

Description

Baccharis orientalis (also called eastern baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis orientalis has been used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis orientalis is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round shaped and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis orientalis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in spring or early summer. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. Water the seeds regularly until they germinate. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant in spring or early summer and plant it in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly until it is established.

Where to Find Baccharis orientalis

Baccharis orientalis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Baccharis orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis orientalis?

Baccharis orientalis

What is the common name of Baccharis orientalis?

Oriental baccharis

Where is Baccharis orientalis 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