Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(14): 44 (ed. fol.) (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120131
Common Names
- Quito Baccharis
- Baccharis
- Quito Broom
Synonyms
- Baccharis pendula Heering [unknown]
- Pingraea flexuosa Baker [unknown]
- Pingraea flexuosa (Baker) F.H.Hellw. [unknown]
- Pingraea flexuosa (Baker) F.H.Hellwig [deprecated]
- Baccharis mapiriiensis Rusby [unknown]
- Baccharis mattogrossensis Heering ex Malme [unknown]
- Baccharis mapirensis Rusby [unknown]
- Baccharis flexuosa Baker [unknown]
Description
Baccharis quitensis (also called Silverling, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and white flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis quitensis is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive white flowers and its ability to attract pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis quitensis is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis quitensis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late fall and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Baccharis quitensis
Baccharis quitensis is native to South America and can be found in wet, tropical climates.
Baccharis quitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis quitensis?
Baccharis quitensis
What is the family of Baccharis quitensis?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Baccharis quitensis?
Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and open woodlands
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,