Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brandegeana
ID:
91030

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose) Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(1): 30 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090359



Common Names

  • Brandegee's Sunflower
  • Amauria Brandegeana
  • Brandegee's Ironweed


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Synonyms

  • Perityle brandegeana Rose [unknown]

Description

Amauria brandegeana (also called Brandegee's Amauria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Amauria brandegeana is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amauria brandegeana has yellow flowers with a spiny center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amauria brandegeana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Amauria brandegeana

Amauria brandegeana can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Amauria brandegeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amauria brandegeana?

Amauria brandegeana

What is the habitat of Amauria brandegeana?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of Mexico and Guatemala

What is the flower color of Amauria brandegeana?

The flowers are yellow in color

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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:12034-2: Based on the initial data import