Baccharis crispa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Molina crispa
• Molina cylindrica
• Pingraea crispa
• Baccharis genistelloides subsp. crispa
• Baccharis cylindrica
• Baccharis genistelloides var. crispa
• Baccharis genistelloides var. cylindrica
• Baccharis perplexa
• Baccharis subcrispa

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, specifically within the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Baccharis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of South America. Within Brazil, its presence is documented extensively throughout the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast areas. It is also found throughout the southern portion of the country. Beyond the borders of Brazil, the species extends into the northern reaches of Argentina. Consequently, its habitat spans a significant range from the Brazilian tropics to the Northeast of Argentina.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Baccharis crispa is characterized by its remarkable adaptability to a diverse array of environmental settings and significant altitudinal shifts. This species exhibits an extensive elevational range, thriving from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to high-altitude environments reaching 2500 m AMSL. Its habitat preferences are highly varied, allowing it to colonize multiple distinct ecosystems including anthropogenic areas (Área Antrópica), high-altitude grasslands (Campo de Altitude), open fields (Campo Limpo), and rocky rupestrian grasslands (Campo Rupestre). Furthermore, it is integrated into broader biomes and specialized niches such as the Cerrado (latu sensu), Ombrophilous Forests (both strictly Ombrophilous and Mixed Ombrophilous/Atlantic Forest), coastal Restinga, and specialized vegetation growing over rocky outcrops (Vegetação Sobre Afloramentos Rochosos).

Elevational range max:

2500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Área Antrópica, Campo de Altitude, Campo Limpo, Campo Rupestre, Cerrado (lato sensu), Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial), Floresta Ombrófila Mista, Restinga, Vegetação Sobre Afloramentos Rochosos

Life history

The life history of Baccharis crispa is characterized by its nature as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived plant, it undergoes various developmental stages that enable it to maintain a stable presence within its ecological niche. Its lifecycle is defined by sustained vegetative growth and periodic reproductive phases, ensuring its long-term survival and ability to colonize suitable habitats through continuous biological activity.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Baccharis crispa is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically developing as a self-supporting shrub. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic tendencies, functioning as an independent organism rather than a parasite or a hemi-epiphyte. Its structural development is defined by its woodiness, which supports its stature as a robust, non-climbing shrub within its natural habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Baccharis crispa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROFORM, DELPHINIDIN-3-GLUCOSIDE, Delphinidin, Flavonoids, ethanol.

CHLOROFORM

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

DELPHINIDIN-3-GLUCOSIDE

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Delphinidin

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

ethanol

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Baccharis crispa has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include helminthiasis, viral infections.

Helminthiasis

1. Experimental parasitology

Viral infections

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)