Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
demissa
ID:
121175

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.H.Hellw.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 29: 396 (1990) (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120504

Common Names

  • California Baccharis
  • California Broom
  • Desert Broom

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Description

Baccharis demissa (also called 'Slender Baccharis', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the South American region. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis demissa is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis demissa is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis demissa can be propagated by division of clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn. Cultivation requirements include full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Baccharis demissa

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

Baccharis demissa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis demissa?

Baccharis demissa

What type of plant is Baccharis demissa?

A shrub

Where is Baccharis demissa found?

It is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico

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-81761: Based on the initial data import
Frank H. Hellwig (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.H.Hellw.' in the authors string.