Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patagonica
ID:
119638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 29 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118967

Common Names

  • Patagonian Baccharis
  • Patagonian Broom
  • Baccharis Patagonica

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Synonyms

  • Baccharis patagonica patagonica [unknown]
  • Baccharis cuneifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Baccharis patagonica patagonica [unknown]
  • Chrysocoma fruticosa J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Baccharis patagonica palenae Reiche [unknown]
  • Baccharis patagonica palenae (Phil.) F.H.Hellw. [unknown]
  • Chrysocoma cuneifolia Jacq. [unknown]
  • Baccharis palenae Phil. [unknown]
  • Conyza cuneifolia Lam. [unknown]

Description

Baccharis patagonica (also called Patagonian baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Patagonia and the Falkland Islands. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in open grasslands, coastal areas, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis patagonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis patagonica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis patagonica is a shrub native to Patagonia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Seeds can also be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Baccharis patagonica

Baccharis patagonica is found in Patagonia, in the southernmost region of South America.

Baccharis patagonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis patagonica?

Baccharis patagonica

What is the common name of Baccharis patagonica?

Patagonian Baccharis

Where is Baccharis patagonica native to?

South America

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-80274: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.