Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiggins
Source:
gcc
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 3: 286. 1943
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043568
Common Names
- Vollmer's Brickellbush
- Brickellia vollmeri
- Vollmer's Brickellia
Description
Brickellia vollmeri (also called 'Vollmer's brickellbush', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and open woodlands. It has linear leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Brickellia vollmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brickellia vollmeri has small, yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brickellia vollmeri is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. Fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Brickellia vollmeri
Brickellia vollmeri is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as canyon walls and cliffs.
Brickellia vollmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brickellia vollmeri?
Brickellia vollmeri
What is the common name of Brickellia vollmeri?
Vollmer's Brickellbush
What is the natural habitat of Brickellia vollmeri?
Dry, rocky hillsides of 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,