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Baccharis concava
Scientific Name: Baccharis concava
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Vautro (Baccharis concava)
Baccharis concava, commonly known as Vautro, is a plant native to Chile.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Baccharis concava is resinous, which could be a consideration depending on a pet's sensitivity.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Baccharis concava (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.
- Common Name: Vautro, Gaultro
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
- Genus: Baccharis
- Kingdom: (Implied, but not explicitly stated: Plantae)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Baccharis is the largest genus in the Compositae family, with over 500 species.
- Synonyms and variations mentioned:
- Baccharis concava var. concava
- Baccharis concava Pers.
- Baccharis concava (Ruiz et Pav.) Pers.
- Baccharis concava was validly published by Hiplito Ruiz Lpez and Jos Antonio Pavon.
- Baccharis concava var. floribunda Heering is a synonym of Baccharis vernalis F.H.Hellw.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Chile.
- Found in central Chile.
- Grows in coastal scrublands (Matorral Costero) such as Cantagua (Cachagua) in the V Region.
- Prefers sandy and stony soils.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial foliage.
- Medium growth rate.
- Reaches a final height of approximately 1 meter.
- Described as an evergreen shrub (immergrüner Strauch) reaching approximately 1 meter in height and width.
- Semi-evergreen shrub, reaching approximately 1 meter in height.
- Blooms with small white flowers.
Cultivation
- Prefers full sun.
- Can grow on dry ground.
- Suitable for zone 8.
Resources and Further Information
- International Plant Names Index
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium
- JSTOR Plant Science
- ASU Vascular Plant Herbarium
- Encyclopedia of Life
- PlantSystematics.org