Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
65523

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 489 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064852



Common Names

  • Borrichia
  • Frutescens
  • Sea Oxeye


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Synonyms

  • Buphthalmum incanum Mill. [unknown]
  • Bubonium frutescens Hill [unknown]
  • Borrichia frutescens frutescens [unknown]
  • Trimetra ficoidea Moc. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Borrichia frutescens angustifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Trimetra ficoidea Moc. [unknown]
  • Diomedea linearis Cass. [unknown]
  • Buphthalmum frutescens L. [unknown]
  • Diomedea bidentata Cass. [unknown]

Description

Borrichia frutescens (also called Sea ox-eye, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to North America, and is found in dry, sandy soils, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Borrichia frutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Borrichia frutescens has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borrichia frutescens is a perennial shrub that grows in sandy soils in coastal areas. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a flat, lightly moistened soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Borrichia frutescens

Borrichia frutescens can be found in the coastal areas of the southeastern United States.

Borrichia frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borrichia frutescens?

Borrichia frutescens

What is the common name of Borrichia frutescens?

Seaside Borrichia

Where is Borrichia frutescens found?

Borrichia frutescens is found in North America

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-21790: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.