Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 25 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026322
Common Names
- Baccharis sphaerocephala
- Round-headed Baccharis
- Sphaerocephala Baccharis
Synonyms
- Pingraea sphaerocephala Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
- Baccharis radin Phil. [unknown]
- Pingraea sphaerocephala (Hook. & Arn.) F.H.Hellw. [unknown]
Description
Baccharis sphaerocephala (also called Round-Headed Baccharis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and a wooly texture. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests, disturbed areas, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis sphaerocephala has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis sphaerocephala is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis sphaerocephala is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate some drought. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Baccharis sphaerocephala
Baccharis sphaerocephala is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Baccharis sphaerocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis sphaerocephala?
Baccharis sphaerocephala
What type of plant is Baccharis sphaerocephala?
Baccharis sphaerocephala is a shrub.
Where is Baccharis sphaerocephala native to?
Baccharis sphaerocephala is native to Mexico and Central 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,