Baccharis grisebachii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Baccharis rosmarinifolia var. andicola
• Baccharis abietina

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Baccharis, with its species name being grisebachii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of Western South America. Specifically, it has a recorded presence in the nation of Bolivia. Moving toward the southern regions of the continent, its range extends into South America. Within this area, the species is notably distributed throughout the Northwest of Argentina. Therefore, its habitat spans significant portions of both the western and southern parts of the continent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Baccharis grisebachii is defined by its presence in high-altitude environments, specifically adapted to thrive within a specialized montane or alpine niche. This species occupies a significant vertical gradient, maintaining a distribution that begins at an elevation of 2000 m AMSL and extends upward to a maximum elevation of 3800 m AMSL. Such a broad altitudinal range suggests a high degree of ecological plasticity, allowing the plant to withstand the varying temperature fluctuations, intense solar radiation, and potentially thinner atmospheric conditions characteristic of high-elevation ecosystems. Its ability to persist across these nearly 1800 meters of elevation indicates a robust physiological capacity to manage the distinct microclimates found between the lower montane zones and the higher alpine reaches.

Elevational range max:

3800 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

2000 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Baccharis grisebachii is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it avoids the complete mortality associated with annual or biennial life cycles, instead focusing energy on long-term survival and repeated reproductive efforts. This sustained presence enables the plant to establish stable populations within its ecological niche, utilizing its longevity to navigate seasonal fluctuations and environmental stressors. Through its perennial nature, Baccharis grisebachii maintains a continuous biological presence, contributing to the long-term structural and functional stability of its habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Baccharis grisebachii is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub that functions as a self-supporting plant. It is an independent species, meaning it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, and it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than being aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic. As a terrestrial plant, it lacks the characteristics of holoepiphytes or hemiepiphytes, instead establishing itself firmly in soil environments. The plant's structural integrity is defined by its woody nature, which supports its shrubby habit and allows it to stand upright without the need for climbing or external support.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Baccharis grisebachii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, STILBENE, coumarin.

Flavonoids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

STILBENE

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

coumarin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Baccharis grisebachii has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Cytotoxic, Digestive.

Antibacterial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antiseptic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cytotoxic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Digestive

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Gastroprotective

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Baccharis grisebachii has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antiseptic, burns, ulcers.

Antiseptic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Burns

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ulcers

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Baccharis grisebachii has 6 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Decoction, crude extracts, dichloromethane extracts, extracts, lyophilized decoction (BLD).

Decoction

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Crude extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Dichloromethane extracts

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Lyophilized decoction (bld)

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Resinous exudate

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology