Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
44097

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.H.Hellw.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 29: 376 (1990) (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043426

Common Names

  • Australian Baccharis
  • Southern Baccharis
  • Baccharis Australis

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Description

Baccharis australis (also called 'Southern Baccharis', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a erect habit and its leaves are linear and lanceolate. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Baccharis australis flower is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis australis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Baccharis australis

Baccharis australis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as grasslands and desert scrub.

Baccharis australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis australis?

Baccharis australis

What is the common name of Baccharis australis?

Southern baccharis

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis australis?

Dry, sandy soils of the southeastern United States

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-142001: Based on the initial data import
Frank H. Hellwig (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Hellw.' in the authors string.