Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 122 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078638
Common Names
- Macdonald's Daisybush
- Archibaccharis
- Daisybush
Description
Archibaccharis macdonaldii (also called 'MacDonald's baccharis', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and can reach up to 2 meters in height. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Archibaccharis macdonaldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Archibaccharis macdonaldii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archibaccharis macdonaldii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Archibaccharis macdonaldii
Archibaccharis macdonaldii is found in Australia in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Archibaccharis macdonaldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archibaccharis macdonaldii?
Archibaccharis macdonaldii
What is the common name of Archibaccharis macdonaldii?
MacDonald's baccharis
What is the natural habitat of Archibaccharis macdonaldii?
Dry, open woodlands and chaparral
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,