Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
johnwurdackiana
ID:
2182

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec. 6: 506. 1997 ; J.J. Wurdack Festschr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001511

Common Names

  • Baccharis johnwurdackiana
  • Johnwurdackiana Baccharis
  • Johnwurdackiana Bush

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Description

Baccharis johnwurdackiana (also called 'John Wurdack's Baccharis', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 m tall. The leaves are oblong and have a silvery-green color. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountainsides.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis johnwurdackiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis johnwurdackiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis johnwurdackiana is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Baccharis johnwurdackiana

Baccharis johnwurdackiana is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Baccharis johnwurdackiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis johnwurdackiana?

Baccharis johnwurdackiana

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis johnwurdackiana?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

What is the flowering period of Baccharis johnwurdackiana?

Late spring to early summer

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,

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