Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
5005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2(2): 425 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004334

Common Names

  • Baccharis
  • Nitid Broom
  • Nitida

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Synonyms

  • Baccharis oronocensis DC. [unknown]
  • Baccharis nitida nitida [unknown]
  • Baccharis oronocensis oronocensis [unknown]
  • Baccharis lepidota A.Gilli [deprecated]
  • Baccharis loxensis loxensis [unknown]
  • Molina nitida Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Baccharis cassiniifolia auct.non DC. [deprecated]
  • Baccharis popayanensis Hieron. [unknown]
  • Baccharis nitida angustifolia Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Baccharis oronocensis perua Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Baccharis prinoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Baccharis lepidota Gilli [unknown]

Description

Baccharis nitida (also called Shiny Baccharis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It has a woody rootstock, ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis nitida 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, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis nitida is white and has a single row of petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis nitida is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Baccharis nitida

Baccharis nitida is native to Mexico and can be found in the northern and central regions of the country.

Baccharis nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis nitida?

Baccharis nitida

What is the common name of Baccharis nitida?

Guanacaste

What is the natural habitat of Baccharis nitida?

Baccharis nitida is native to Central America 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