Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
atractyloides
ID:
125336

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts viii. (1870) 290.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124665



Common Names

  • Desert Brickellbush
  • Atractyloides Brickellbush
  • Brickellbush


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Synonyms

  • Coleosanthus atractylodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Coleosanthus venulosus A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Brickellia atractyloides atractyloides [unknown]
  • Brickellia arguta arguta [unknown]

Description

Brickellia atractyloides (also called Brickellbush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has small, yellow flower heads and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia atractyloides is a perennial herb native to North America. It is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brickellia atractyloides var. odontolepis (B.L.Rob.) Jeps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brickellia atractyloides has small, yellow flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with hairy, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia atractyloides is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. When grown from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Brickellia atractyloides

Brickellia atractyloides is found in the southwestern United States, primarily in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Brickellia atractyloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brickellia atractyloides?

Brickellia atractyloides

What is the common name of Brickellia atractyloides?

Brickellia

What is the family of Brickellia atractyloides?

Asteraceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-85763: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.