Baccharis concava

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Conyza concava
• Baccharis macraei var. intermedia
• Molina concava

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is specifically classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Baccharis, with its specific species name being Baccharis concava.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a relatively limited and specific natural range. It is found primarily within the region of Southern South America. More specifically, its presence is concentrated in the central part of Chile. This localized distribution suggests that the species thrives in the particular environmental conditions of this area. Therefore, the geographical footprint of Baccharis concava is defined by this specific territory.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Baccharis concava is characterized by its distribution across a specific altitudinal gradient, thriving in environments ranging from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 300 m AMSL. This relatively low-altitude range suggests a preference for lowland habitats, where it often occupies niches shaped by coastal or subtropical climatic conditions. The plant typically establishes itself in areas subject to varying degrees of moisture and light availability, adapted to the specific soil compositions and seasonal shifts found within these lower elevations. Its presence within this 0 to 300 m AMSL window dictates its role within the local ecosystem, influencing the structure of low-lying vegetation communities and interacting with the specific fauna and microbial life characteristic of these coastal or lowland zones.

Elevational range max:

300 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Baccharis concava is characterized by its classification as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived woody shrub, it avoids the limitations of annual or biennial lifecycles by establishing a stable structural presence within its habitat. This perennial nature enables the plant to undergo successive cycles of growth, flowering, and seed production, often adapting to varying environmental conditions through its sustained root systems and regenerative capabilities.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Baccharis concava is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub, exhibiting a robust and self-supporting structure. As a terrestrial species, it does not function as an aquatic or semiaquatic plant, nor does it exist as an epiphyte; instead, it maintains an independent life cycle without behaving as a parasite. The plant is strictly self-supporting rather than acting as a climber, liana, or vine, and its structural integrity is defined by its woody nature.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Baccharis concava has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Baccharis concava has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dicaffeoylquinic acid, Flavonoids, Steroids, Terpenoids, caffeoylquinic acid.

Dicaffeoylquinic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Steroids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Terpenoids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

caffeoylquinic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

quercetin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Baccharis concava has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include wound healing.

Wound healing

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Baccharis concava has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hydroalcoholic extract.

Hydroalcoholic extract

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)