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
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.
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 Austrobrickellia genus
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,