Baccharis maxima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxima
ID:
93874
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 80 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093203
Common Names
- Baccharis maxima
- Maxima Baccharis
- Giant Baccharis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baccharis maxima (also called Giant Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and is covered with small, white flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis maxima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baccharis maxima has yellow-white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. Seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baccharis maxima is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant healthy and promote new growth.
Where to Find Baccharis maxima
Baccharis maxima is native to South America, from Argentina to Peru. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Baccharis maxima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis maxima?
Baccharis maxima
What is the natural habitat of Baccharis maxima?
It is found in dry, rocky slopes and meadows in the Himalayas
What is the flowering period of Baccharis maxima?
It flowers from April to June
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-49424: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.