Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aliena
ID:
1756

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Joch.Müll.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 76: 305 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001085

Common Names

  • Baccharis aliena
  • Alien Baccharis
  • Alien Groundsel

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Synonyms

  • Heterothalamus brunioides Less. [unknown]
  • Marshallia aliena Spreng. [unknown]
  • Heterothalamus alienus (Spreng.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Baccharis aliena (also called Alien Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy soils and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis aliena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis aliena is a yellow-green color and has a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis aliena is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it requires minimal care and maintenance.

Where to Find Baccharis aliena

Baccharis aliena can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Baccharis aliena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis aliena?

Baccharis aliena

What is the common name of Baccharis aliena?

Baccharis

What is the family of Baccharis aliena?

Asteraceae

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,

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Jochen Müller (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joch.Müll.' in the authors string.