Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 16: 410. 1970
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114473
Common Names
- Baccharis
- Coyote Brush
- Pedersen's Baccharis
Description
Baccharis pedersenii (also called Pedersen's Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and silver-green foliage. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis pedersenii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis pedersenii is small, yellow, and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis pedersenii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be taken in the late summer or early fall. Water regularly and fertilize once a month.
Where to Find Baccharis pedersenii
Baccharis pedersenii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in open woodlands, dry fields, and along roadsides.
Baccharis pedersenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis pedersenii?
Baccharis pedersenii
What is the common name of Baccharis pedersenii?
Pedersen's Baccharis
What is the natural habitat of Baccharis pedersenii?
It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, often in open woodlands
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,