Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ayacuchensis
ID:
6622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 69 (-70) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005951

Common Names

  • Baccharis ayacuchensis
  • Ayacuchensis
  • Ayacuchensis Plant

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Description

Baccharis ayacuchensis (also called Ayacucho baccharis, among many other common names) is a large, woody shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is typically found in moist, shaded areas such as forests and meadows. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are lanceolate.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis ayacuchensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis ayacuchensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in a dense, cylindrical shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis ayacuchensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as it is difficult to get the seeds to germinate.

Where to Find Baccharis ayacuchensis

Baccharis ayacuchensis is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Baccharis ayacuchensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis ayacuchensis?

Baccharis ayacuchensis

What are the common names of Baccharis ayacuchensis?

Ayacucho baccharis

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis ayacuchensis?

Mountainous areas of South America

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-105727: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.