Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 92, fig. 2 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005315
Common Names
- Brickellia Worthingtonii
- Worthington's Brickellia
- Worthington's Senecio
Description
Brickellia worthingtonii (also called Worthington's Brickellia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has small, yellow flowers with five petals and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as in deserts and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Brickellia worthingtonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brickellia worthingtonii has small, yellow flowers with a black center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brickellia worthingtonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Brickellia worthingtonii
Brickellia worthingtonii is native to the Sonoran Desert in the United States and Mexico.
Brickellia worthingtonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brickellia worthingtonii?
Brickellia worthingtonii
What is the natural habitat of Brickellia worthingtonii?
Brickellia worthingtonii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
What are the common uses of Brickellia worthingtonii?
Brickellia worthingtonii is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as an ingredient in herbal teas.
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,