Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 9, Bot. n.° 46: 248 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075836
Common Names
- Tiny Pseudobaccharis
- Tiny False Baccharis
- Tiny False Willow
Description
Pseudobaccharis tenella (also called Tenella False Baccharis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and small, linear leaves. It grows in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudobaccharis tenella is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and toothaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudobaccharis tenella has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudobaccharis tenella is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pseudobaccharis tenella
Pseudobaccharis tenella is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Pseudobaccharis tenella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudobaccharis tenella?
Pseudobaccharis tenella
What is the common name of Pseudobaccharis tenella?
Tall baccharis
Where is Pseudobaccharis tenella found?
Pseudobaccharis tenella is found in North America
Species in the Pseudobaccharis genus
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,