Baccharis sagittalis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Baccharis chubutensis
• Baccharis sagittalis var. poeppigii
• Baccharis tripterix
• Molina sagittalis
• Pingraea sagittalis

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Baccharis, with its species designation being sagittalis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of South America. In Western South America, its presence is documented in both Bolivia and Colombia. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, it can be found throughout Brazil, specifically in the Northeast and Southeast regions. Additionally, the species extends into Southern South America, reaching the southern portions of Argentina. Together, these locations highlight a diverse range of habitats for the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Baccharis sagittalis is characterized by its remarkable adaptability to diverse Brazilian landscapes and a broad altitudinal gradient. This species can be found thriving across a wide elevational range, extending from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to high-altitude environments reaching 2400 m AMSL. Its habitat preferences are highly varied, allowing it to occupy distinct ecological niches such as the specialized vegetation of Campo de Altitude and Campo Rupestre, as well as coastal ecosystems like Restinga. Furthermore, it is integrated into diverse forest structures, including Floresta Ciliar or Galeria and the humid environments of Floresta Ombrófila Mista, demonstrating a versatile ability to persist in both riparian and montane forest settings.

Elevational range max:

2400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campo de Altitude, Campo Rupestre, Floresta Ciliar ou Galeria, Floresta Ombrófila Mista, Restinga

Life history

The life history of Baccharis sagittalis is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. As a perennial, it maintains a continuous presence in its habitat, often establishing robust root systems that support long-term survival and the ability to regrow after seasonal changes or disturbances. This extended lifecycle enables the plant to invest energy into sustained vegetative growth and periodic reproductive efforts, contributing to its stability within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Baccharis sagittalis is characterized by a woody structure that functions as a self-supporting growth form. It primarily manifests as a shrub or subshrub, exhibiting a sturdy, woody composition rather than being non-woody or variable. Although the plant is categorized within a spectrum that includes aquatic and semiaquatic environments, its primary ecological habit is terrestrial. It does not function as a climber, whether as a liana, vine, obligatory, or facultative climber, as it remains entirely self-supporting. Furthermore, the plant is non-epiphytic, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence rather than acting as a holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, or any other epiphytic form. As a non-parasitic species, it is classified as an independent organism, relying on its own physiological processes for survival.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Baccharis sagittalis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include SnCl(2).

SnCl(2)

1. Mutation research

Preparations

Baccharis sagittalis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts.

Extracts

1. Mutation research