Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trimera
ID:
12490

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 425 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011819

Common Names

  • Baccharis trimera
  • Trimera
  • Three-branched Baccharis

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Synonyms

  • Baccharis trimera carqueja DC. [unknown]
  • Baccharis genistelloides trimera (Less.) Baker [unknown]
  • Baccharis trimera trimera [unknown]
  • Molina trimera Less. [unknown]

Description

Baccharis trimera (also called Groundsel Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub with small white flowers and gray-green leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is commonly found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Baccharis trimera is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments, digestive problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baccharis trimera is white and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are about 2 cm tall.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baccharis trimera is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or from cuttings taken in early summer.

Where to Find Baccharis trimera

Baccharis trimera is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Baccharis trimera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baccharis trimera?

Baccharis trimera

What is the growth habit of Baccharis trimera?

It is an evergreen shrub.

What is the native range of Baccharis trimera?

It is native to the southeastern United States.

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-111448: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.