Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
7316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2(2): 425 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006645

Common Names

  • Baccharis caespitosa
  • Tufted Baccharis
  • Tufted Groundsel

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Synonyms

  • Baccharis alpina auct.non Kunth [deprecated]
  • Baccharis caespitosa caespitosa [unknown]
  • Molina tomentosa Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Baccharis odorata spathulata Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Baccharis caespitosa (also called Dwarf baccharis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and its leaves are small and narrow. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis caespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Baccharis caespitosa sub. caespitosa
Baccharis caespitosa var. surculosa (Wedd.) Cuatrec.
Baccharis caespitosa sub. procumbens (Hieron.) Joch.Müll.
Baccharis caespitosa var. nummuloides (Heering) Cuatrec.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis caespitosa is a small, yellowish-green, five-petalled flower. The seed is small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis caespitosa is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root clump in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the root clump in the spring when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Baccharis caespitosa

Baccharis caespitosa can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Texas.

Baccharis caespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis caespitosa?

Baccharis caespitosa

What is the family of Baccharis caespitosa?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Baccharis caespitosa?

Tufted Baccharis

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