Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 33: 267 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090101
Common Names
- Archibaccharis peninsularis
- Peninsular Baccharis
- Peninsular False Willow
Description
Archibaccharis peninsularis (also called Peninsular Archibaccharis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It has leathery, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in open fields and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Archibaccharis peninsularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archibaccharis peninsularis has small white flowers with a central yellow disc. The seeds are small, dark brown and egg-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of deeply lobed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archibaccharis peninsularis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Archibaccharis peninsularis
Archibaccharis peninsularis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Archibaccharis peninsularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archibaccharis peninsularis?
Archibaccharis peninsularis
What are the common names of Archibaccharis peninsularis?
Peninsular Baccharis, Peninsular Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Archibaccharis peninsularis?
It is native to Mexico and grows in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands
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,