Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandicapitulata
ID:
6364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36(5): 481 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005693

Common Names

  • Baccharis grandicapitulata
  • Large-Headed Baccharis
  • Large-Headed Groundsel

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Description

Baccharis grandicapitulata (also called Bigflower Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in dry forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis grandicapitulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Baccharis grandicapitulata var. subdentata Hieron.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis grandicapitulata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis grandicapitulata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Baccharis grandicapitulata

Baccharis grandicapitulata can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Baccharis grandicapitulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis grandicapitulata?

Baccharis grandicapitulata

What is the common name of Baccharis grandicapitulata?

Large-headed baccharis

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis grandicapitulata?

Baccharis grandicapitulata is native to the southwestern United States, where it grows in dry, sandy soils.

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,