Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
31915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Symb. Fl. Argent. 181. 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031244

Common Names

  • Baccharis Pulchella
  • Pulchella
  • Pretty Baccharis

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Description

Baccharis pulchella (also called beautiful baccharis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a branching stem, lanceolate leaves, and white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis pulchella has been used as an ornamental plant and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baccharis pulchella has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis pulchella is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer and from cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Baccharis pulchella

Baccharis pulchella is native to California and can be found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub.

Baccharis pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis pulchella?

Baccharis pulchella

What is the common name of Baccharis pulchella?

Desert broom

Where is Baccharis pulchella found?

It is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-130212: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.