Species:
pseudomyriocephala
Status:
valid
Authors:
Malag.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 20: 557 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082367
Common Names
- Myriocephala Baccharis
- False Myriocephala
- False Myriocephala Baccharis
Description
Baccharis pseudomyriocephala (also called Bigelow's baccharis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the aster family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats such as canyons and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis pseudomyriocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis pseudomyriocephala is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are round, with a length of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are thin and have a white root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis pseudomyriocephala 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 light frost. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Baccharis pseudomyriocephala
Baccharis pseudomyriocephala can be found in the southern United States, including Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
Baccharis pseudomyriocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis pseudomyriocephala?
Baccharis pseudomyriocephala
What is the common name of Baccharis pseudomyriocephala?
False myriocephala
What is the natural habitat of Baccharis pseudomyriocephala?
Grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas
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,