Baccharis genistelloides
Species of plant
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Baccharis genistelloides is a species of flowering plant from the family Asteraceae. It is one of the most studied species in its genus Baccharis regarding its phytochemistry and pharmacological effects.[1] The plant species is widely used in folk medicine.[2]
| Baccharis genistelloides | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Baccharis |
| Species: | B. genistelloides |
| Binomial name | |
| Baccharis genistelloides | |
The plant has been used as a folk treatment of high blood pressure, diabetes, stomachaches, and kidney infections.[3] B. genistelloides contains flavonoids that may have anti-inflammatory effects.[4]
Baccharis genistelloides is perennial.[5]: 42
The species along with almost all Baccharis species is dioecious.[6] With the flowers on this plant being unisexual.[7]
It is found in much of South America (Peru, Bolivia, Chile,[8] Brazil,[9] Colombia, Ecuador,[10] Paraguay, and Uruguay).[11]
