Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brandegeei
ID:
1319537

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.M.Carter) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3): 322 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331991

Common Names

  • Brandegee's Aldama
  • Brandegee's
  • Aldama Brandegeei

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Description

Aldama brandegeei (also called Brandegee's Aldama, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in pine-oak forests and tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aldama brandegeei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aldama brandegeei has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aldama brandegeei is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed, but it takes a long time to germinate. It can also be propagated by division of the rootball.

Where to Find Aldama brandegeei

Aldama brandegeei can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Aldama brandegeei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aldama brandegeei?

Aldama brandegeei

What is the common name of Aldama brandegeei?

Brandegee's Aldama

What is the natural habitat of Aldama brandegeei?

Aldama brandegeei is found in the dry, rocky hills of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Species in the Aldama genus

Aldama mesoamericana, Aldama dentata, Aldama arenaria, Aldama aspilioides, Aldama bakeriana, Aldama bracteata, Aldama filifolia, Aldama santacatarinensis, Aldama subtruncata, Aldama tenuifolia, Aldama trichophylla, Aldama veredensis, Aldama vernonioides, Aldama kunthiana, Aldama laxicymosa, Aldama meridionalis, Aldama oblongifolia, Aldama robusta, Aldama rubra, Aldama gardneri, Aldama goyasensis, Aldama goyazii, Aldama grandiflora, Aldama knobiana, Aldama discolor, Aldama adenotricha, Aldama amphichlora, Aldama anchusifolia, Aldama angustifolia, Aldama apiculata, Aldama atacamensis, Aldama australis, Aldama bishopii, Aldama brandegeei, Aldama buddlejiformis, Aldama brittonii, Aldama breviflosculosa, Aldama canescens, Aldama congesta, Aldama coraniana, Aldama cordifolia, Aldama cornifolia, Aldama densifolia, Aldama dilloniorum, Aldama ellenbergii, Aldama emaciata, Aldama ensifolia, Aldama excelsa, Aldama fabrisii, Aldama flava,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.
Annetta Mary Carter (1907-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Carter' in the authors string.