Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
patens
ID:
88535

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 73 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087864



Common Names

  • Patens Daisy
  • Austrobrickellia Daisy
  • Purple Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium vattuonei Hicken [unknown]
  • Mikania tenuiflora Griseb. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium patagonicum Klatt [unknown]
  • Eupatorium patens Philippi [unknown]
  • Eupatorium patens glacilior Lorentz [unknown]
  • Eupatorium xerolepis Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Willoughbya tenuiflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eupatorium patens D.Don ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Austrobrickellia patens (also called Patens Brickellbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It grows in dry, open areas such as hillsides and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Austrobrickellia patens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Austrobrickellia patens var. rhodolaena (Griseb. ex Hook. & Arn.) Ariza & S.E.Freire
Austrobrickellia patens var. tomentosa (Hieron.) Ariza & S.E.Freire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Austrobrickellia patens is yellow, and it has a white center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with small, yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austrobrickellia patens 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 tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or division of established clumps.

Where to Find Austrobrickellia patens

Austrobrickellia patens is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Austrobrickellia patens FAQ

What is the growth habit of Austrobrickellia patens?

Austrobrickellia patens is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall.

What is the natural habitat of Austrobrickellia patens?

Austrobrickellia patens is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky areas.

What is the flowering period of Austrobrickellia patens?

Austrobrickellia patens flowers from late spring to early summer.

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-44212: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.