Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Mem. Gray Herb. 1: 90, fig. 69 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096595
Common Names
- Brickellia Argyrolepis
- Argyrolepis Brickellia
- Brickellia
Description
Brickellia argyrolepis (also called Silver-leaved Brickellbush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as mountains and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Brickellia argyrolepis is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping. It has a long blooming period and can add a splash of color to any garden. It is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brickellia argyrolepis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brickellia argyrolepis is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is best propagated by cuttings taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer. Plant cuttings in a well-drained soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. The cuttings should root within 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Brickellia argyrolepis
Brickellia argyrolepis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as canyons and hillsides.
Brickellia argyrolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brickellia argyrolepis?
Brickellia argyrolepis
What type of plant is Brickellia argyrolepis?
It is a shrub
Where is Brickellia argyrolepis found?
It is found in Mexico
Species in the Brickellia genus
Brickellia secundiflora,
Brickellia scoparia,
Brickellia longifolia,
Brickellia multiflora,
Brickellia pendula,
Brickellia lewisii,
Brickellia spinulosa,
Brickellia worthingtonii,
Brickellia incana,
Brickellia hymenochlaena,
Brickellia coahuilensis,
Brickellia knappiana,
Brickellia desertorum,
Brickellia gentryi,
Brickellia lemmonii,
Brickellia laccata,
Brickellia oliganthes,
Brickellia simplex,
Brickellia coulteri,
Brickellia glandulosa,
Brickellia squarrosa,
Brickellia grandiflora,
Brickellia dentata,
Brickellia problematica,
Brickellia amplexicaulis,
Brickellia microphylla,
Brickellia cordifolia,
Brickellia villarrealii,
Brickellia peninsularis,
Brickellia venosa,
Brickellia palmeri,
Brickellia seemannii,
Brickellia parvula,
Brickellia laxiflora,
Brickellia chenopodina,
Brickellia vollmeri,
Brickellia robinsoniana,
Brickellia cardiophylla,
Brickellia megaphylla,
Brickellia eupatorioides,
Brickellia veronicaefolia,
Brickellia glomerata,
Brickellia betonicaefolia,
Brickellia rhomboidea,
Brickellia leonensis,
Brickellia cuspidata,
Brickellia scabra,
Brickellia californica,
Brickellia wendtii,
Brickellia floribunda,
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,