Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicina
ID:
74582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2(2): 258 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073911

Common Names

  • Seepwillow
  • Baccharis
  • Salicina

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Synonyms

  • Baccharis emoryi A.Gray [unknown]
  • Pingraea marginalis (DC.) F.H.Hellw. [unknown]
  • Baccharis corymbosa Meyen [unknown]
  • Baccharis pingraea angustissima DC. [unknown]
  • Baccharis linifolia Phil. [unknown]
  • Baccharis parviflora Ruiz & Pav. [deprecated]
  • Baccharis viscosa Kuntze [illegitimate]
  • Pingraea salicifolia Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Baccharis salicifolia salicifolia [unknown]
  • Baccharis viscosa viscosa [unknown]
  • Baccharis medullosa medullosa [unknown]
  • Pingraea marginalis (DC.) F.H.Hellwig [deprecated]
  • Pingraea viscosa (Ruiz & Pav.) F.H.Hellwig [deprecated]
  • Baccharis kraussei Heering [unknown]
  • Baccharis medullosa medullosa [unknown]
  • Baccharis glutinosa glutinosa [unknown]
  • Pingraea salicifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) F.H.Hellwig [deprecated]
  • Baccharis marginalis marginalis [unknown]
  • Baccharis pingraea longipes (Kunze ex DC.) Heering [unknown]
  • Baccharis salicina Rothr. [unknown]
  • Baccharis sodiroi Hieron. [unknown]
  • Baccharis farinosa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Baccharis salicifolia Nutt. [unknown]
  • Baccharis marginalis longipes (DC.) Heering ex Reiche [deprecated]
  • Baccharis viminea viminea [unknown]
  • Baccharis kraussei Heering ex Reiche [unknown]
  • Baccharis linifolia DC. [illegitimate]
  • Molina viscosa Ruiz & Pav. ex Spreng. [deprecated]
  • Baccharis pallida Heering ex Reiche [unknown]
  • Baccharis pallida Heering [unknown]
  • Baccharis parviflora Less. ex Schltdl. & Cham. [unknown]
  • Baccharis huydobriana Remy [unknown]

Description

Baccharis salicina (also called Seepwillow, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis salicina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine, as a dye, and as a source of fuel.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Baccharis salicifolia sub. salicifolia
Baccharis salicifolia sub. multibracteata Joch.Müll.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis salicina is a white, star-shaped disc floret, about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis salicina is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Where to Find Baccharis salicina

Baccharis salicina is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and dry grasslands.

Baccharis salicina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis salicina?

Baccharis salicina

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis salicina?

It is native to South America.

What are the medicinal uses of Baccharis salicina?

It has been used traditionally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-30650: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.