Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coridifolia
ID:
6645

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 422 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005974

Common Names

  • Baccharis coridifolia
  • Coridifolia
  • Coridifolia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium montevidense Spreng. [unknown]
  • Baccharis coridifolia coridifolia [unknown]
  • Baccharis montevidensis Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Lanugothamnus montevidensis (Spreng.) Deble [unknown]

Description

Baccharis coridifolia (also called Silverling, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is typically found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis coridifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a natural hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis coridifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis coridifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Baccharis coridifolia

Baccharis coridifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Baccharis coridifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis coridifolia?

Baccharis coridifolia

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis coridifolia?

Baccharis coridifolia is found in dry, sandy areas of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What are the characteristics of Baccharis coridifolia?

Baccharis coridifolia is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. The fruit is a small, dry, nut-like seed.

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