Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 236 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034332
Common Names
- Archibaccharis serratifolia
- Serrated Baccharis
- Archibaccharis
Synonyms
- Pluchea floribunda Hemsl. [unknown]
- Hemibaccharis mucronata S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Baccharis mucronata Kunth [unknown]
- Diplostephium paniculatum Donn.Sm. [unknown]
- Hemibaccharis mucronata mucronata [unknown]
- Archibaccharis mucronata mucronata [unknown]
- Hemibaccharis mucronata paniculata S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Archibaccharis serratifolia serratifolia [unknown]
- Archibaccharis serratifolia paniculata S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Archibaccharis mucronata S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Baccharis serratifolia Kunth [unknown]
- Baccharis micrantha Kunth [unknown]
Description
Archibaccharis serratifolia (also called Serrated Baccharis, among many other common names) is a woody shrub with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to South America and grows in open woodlands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Archibaccharis serratifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It has also been used medicinally to treat skin diseases, wounds, and burns.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archibaccharis serratifolia has yellow daisy-like flowers with a single row of yellow ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small, black, and ovoid. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Archibaccharis serratifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Archibaccharis serratifolia
Archibaccharis serratifolia is native to South America and can be found in the wild in parts of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.
Archibaccharis serratifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archibaccharis serratifolia?
Archibaccharis serratifolia
What are the common names of Archibaccharis serratifolia?
Common names of Archibaccharis serratifolia include Serrated-leaved Groundsel and Serrated-leaved Ragwort.
What is the habitat of Archibaccharis serratifolia?
Archibaccharis serratifolia is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
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,