Baccharis intermedia


Baccharis intermedia is a species of shrub in the family Asteraceae endemic to Chile.

Description

Baccharis intermedia is a shrub.

Taxonomy

It was published by Augustin Pyramus [de Candolle] in 1836. It has one synonym: Baccharis gayana Phil.

Natural hybridisation

It is observed in areas, in which the habitats of Baccharis linearis and Baccharis macraei overlap or come into close contact. It is a natural hybrid of the aforementioned species and is part of a homoploid hybrid swarm. As a result, its morphology is intermediate.

Distribution

This species is common on coastal hills of central Chile.