Baccharis uncinella

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Baccharis discolor

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, it is identified by its genus name, Baccharis, and its species designation, uncinella.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range within the South American continent. Its presence is documented primarily within the borders of Brazil. Specifically, the species can be found throughout the Southeast region of the country. Additionally, it is distributed across the South region of Brazil. These locations define its known natural geographical footprint.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Baccharis uncinnella is characterized by its ability to inhabit diverse environments across a broad altitudinal gradient, ranging from sea level (0 m AMSL) to elevations as high as 1700 m AMSL. This species is specifically adapted to specialized ecosystems, finding its primary habitats within the Campo de Altitude and the Floresta Ombrófila Mista. These distinct ecological niches suggest a capacity to thrive in both high-altitude grasslands and the temperate, humid mixed ombrophilous forests, reflecting a versatile environmental tolerance.

Elevational range max:

1700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campo de Altitude, Floresta Ombrófila Mista

Life history

The life history of Baccharis uncinnella is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived plant, it undergoes a continuous life cycle that enables it to establish a stable presence within its ecological niche. This perennial nature suggests a robust developmental strategy, where the plant can invest in long-term structural growth and repeated reproductive efforts rather than completing its entire cycle within a single year. Through this extended lifespan, the species maintains its population stability and adapts to seasonal environmental variations over time.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Baccharis uncinnella is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically identifying it as a shrub. It functions as a self-supporting plant, exhibiting neither climbing nor vine-like tendencies, and it does not require external support to maintain its structure. As an independent organism, it lacks parasitic behavior, maintaining its own nutritional processes without reliance on a host. Regarding its ecological habitat and placement, the species is strictly terrestrial, neither existing as an aquatic or semiaquatic plant nor acting as an epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Baccharis uncinella has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caryophyllene, Caryophyllene oxide, LIMONENE, Spathulenol, Viridiflorol.

Caryophyllene

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Caryophyllene oxide

1. Pharmaceutical biology

LIMONENE

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Spathulenol

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Viridiflorol

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Activities

Baccharis uncinella has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibiotic, Antiseptic.

Antibiotic

1. Parasitology research

Antiseptic

1. Parasitology research

Preparations

Baccharis uncinella has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Essential oils.

Essential oils

1. Pharmaceutical biology