Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
94278

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xvii. (1881-82) 207.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093607

Common Names

  • Brickell's Brickellia
  • Brickellia Frutescens
  • Frutescens Brickellia

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Synonyms

  • Coleosanthus fructescens (A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Brickellia frutescens (also called Brickellbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem with small, yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia frutescens is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It can also be used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brickellia frutescens is yellow, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small achene, with a blackish-brown colour. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia frutescens is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright area. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in early spring. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, bright area.

Where to Find Brickellia frutescens

Brickellia frutescens is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and sagebrush steppes.

Brickellia frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brickellia frutescens?

Brickellia frutescens

What is the common name of Brickellia frutescens?

Bushy Brickellbush

What is the habitat of Brickellia frutescens?

Brickellia frutescens is found in dry, rocky, open woodlands, hillsides, and roadsides in the southwestern United States.

Species in the Brickellia genus

Brickellia secundiflora, Brickellia scoparia, Brickellia longifolia, Brickellia multiflora, Brickellia pendula, Brickellia lewisii, Brickellia spinulosa, Brickellia worthingtonii, Brickellia incana, Brickellia hymenochlaena, Brickellia coahuilensis, Brickellia knappiana, Brickellia desertorum, Brickellia gentryi, Brickellia lemmonii, Brickellia laccata, Brickellia oliganthes, Brickellia simplex, Brickellia coulteri, Brickellia glandulosa, Brickellia squarrosa, Brickellia grandiflora, Brickellia dentata, Brickellia problematica, Brickellia amplexicaulis, Brickellia microphylla, Brickellia cordifolia, Brickellia villarrealii, Brickellia peninsularis, Brickellia venosa, Brickellia palmeri, Brickellia seemannii, Brickellia parvula, Brickellia laxiflora, Brickellia chenopodina, Brickellia vollmeri, Brickellia robinsoniana, Brickellia cardiophylla, Brickellia megaphylla, Brickellia eupatorioides, Brickellia veronicaefolia, Brickellia glomerata, Brickellia betonicaefolia, Brickellia rhomboidea, Brickellia leonensis, Brickellia cuspidata, Brickellia scabra, Brickellia californica, Brickellia wendtii, Brickellia floribunda,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-49822: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.