Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 60 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071287
Common Names
- Archibaccharis irazuensis
- Irazu Baccharis
- Irazu Archibaccharis
Description
Archibaccharis irazuensis (also called 'Irazu Baccharis' and 'Irazu Groundsel', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Costa Rica. It grows up to 1 m in height and has small, ovate leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Archibaccharis irazuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archibaccharis irazuensis has small white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archibaccharis irazuensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.
Where to Find Archibaccharis irazuensis
Archibaccharis irazuensis can be found in the mountains of Costa Rica.
Archibaccharis irazuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archibaccharis irazuensis?
Archibaccharis irazuensis
What is the common name of Archibaccharis irazuensis?
Irazu Archibaccharis
What type of plant is Archibaccharis irazuensis?
Perennial herbaceous plant
Species in the Archibaccharis genus
Archibaccharis pringlei,
Archibaccharis flexilis,
Archibaccharis schiedeana,
Archibaccharis venturana,
Archibaccharis aequivenia,
Archibaccharis hirtella,
Archibaccharis auriculata,
Archibaccharis salmeoides,
Archibaccharis breedlovei,
Archibaccharis tuxtlensis,
Archibaccharis campii,
Archibaccharis jacksonii,
Archibaccharis serratifolia,
Archibaccharis nicaraguensis,
Archibaccharis standleyi,
Archibaccharis intermedia,
Archibaccharis almedana,
Archibaccharis simplex,
Archibaccharis irazuensis,
Archibaccharis blakeana,
Archibaccharis macdonaldii,
Archibaccharis glakeana,
Archibaccharis peninsularis,
Archibaccharis lucentifolia,
Archibaccharis corymbosa,
Archibaccharis veracruzana,
Archibaccharis hieracioides,
Archibaccharis nephocephala,
Archibaccharis trichotoma,
Archibaccharis taeniotricha,
Archibaccharis panamensis,
Archibaccharis asperifolia,
Archibaccharis androgyna,
Archibaccharis albescens,
Archibaccharis subsessilis,
Archibaccharis lineariloba,
Archibaccharis vulneraria,
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,