Status:
valid
Authors:
Ariza
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 7: 190, fig. 2 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010195
Common Names
- Baccharis rodriguezii
- Rodriguez's Baccharis
- Rodriguez Baccharis
Description
Baccharis rodriguezii (also called Rodriguez's Baccharis, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to South America, and is usually found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Baccharis rodriguezii 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, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baccharis rodriguezii is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baccharis rodriguezii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and root them in a mixture of sand and peat. Plant the rooted cuttings in well-drained soil in full sun and water regularly.
Where to Find Baccharis rodriguezii
Baccharis rodriguezii can be found in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Baccharis rodriguezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baccharis rodriguezii?
Baccharis rodriguezii
What is the common name of Baccharis rodriguezii?
Rodriguez's Baccharis
What is the natural habitat of Baccharis rodriguezii?
Grasslands 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,