Status:
valid
Authors:
Heering
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Hamburg. Wiss. Anst. 31, Beiheft 3: 128 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118876
Common Names
- Baccharis phyteuma
- Groundsel Tree
- Broom Bush
Description
Baccharis phyteuma (also called Phyteuma Baccharis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry open woods and rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis phyteuma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has been used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baccharis phyteuma has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis phyteuma is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Baccharis phyteuma
Baccharis phyteuma is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Baccharis phyteuma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis phyteuma?
Baccharis phyteuma
What is the common name of Baccharis phyteuma?
Bushy Baccharis
What is the habitat of Baccharis phyteuma?
Baccharis phyteuma is found in dry, rocky areas in 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,