Santo Domingo False Willow

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Santo Domingo False Willow

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Conyza myrsinites

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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, its taxonomic designation is identified by the genus Baccharis and the species Baccharis myrsinites.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the Caribbean region. Specifically, it can be located across the island of Hispaniola in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Additionally, its natural range extends to the island of Puerto Rico. These specific locations represent its documented geographical distribution throughout the islands. Therefore, its presence is concentrated within these key Caribbean territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Baccharis myrsinites is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to maintain its presence within its ecosystem over many successive growing seasons. As a long-lived species, it does not follow the rapid, single-season cycle of annuals or the two-year cycle of biennials; instead, it establishes a stable, enduring physical structure that can withstand seasonal variations. This perennial nature enables the plant to invest significant energy into robust root systems and woody development, facilitating long-term survival and the ability to reproduce multiple times throughout its lifespan.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Baccharis myrsinites is characterized by its growth form as a shrub, exhibiting a robust and perennial structure. The plant is distinctly woody in nature, featuring lignified stems that provide the necessary structural integrity for its development. While it possesses a sprawling habit, its climbing mechanism is classified as self-supporting, allowing it to maintain its stature and spread through its own woody framework without the strict requirement for external hosts.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Baccharis myrsinites has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Clerodane Diterpenoids, trans-coumaric acid, triterpenoids.

Clerodane Diterpenoids

1. Phytochemistry

trans-coumaric acid

1. Phytochemistry

triterpenoids

1. Phytochemistry