Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 73 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024559
Common Names
- Austrobrickellia arnottii
- Arnott's Austrobrickellia
- Arnott's Brickellbush
Synonyms
- Eupatorium arnottii Baker [unknown]
- Eupatorium tenuiflorum Hieron. [unknown]
- Mikania scandens beta Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
Description
Austrobrickellia arnottii (also called Arnott's brickellbush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in desert and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Austrobrickellia arnottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dried flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Austrobrickellia arnottii are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, yellow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Austrobrickellia arnottii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Austrobrickellia arnottii
Austrobrickellia arnottii is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Austrobrickellia arnottii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Austrobrickellia arnottii?
Austrobrickellia arnottii
What is the common name of Austrobrickellia arnottii?
Arnott's Brickellbush
What is the habitat of Austrobrickellia arnottii?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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Abrotanella inconspicua,
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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,