Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
betonicifolia
ID:
97175

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 72 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096504



Common Names

  • Brickellia betonicifolia
  • Betony-leaved Brickellbush
  • Woolly Brickellbush


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Synonyms

  • Coleosanthus betonicifolius Kuntze [unknown]
  • Brickellia betonicifolia elliptica B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Brickellia betonicifolia betonicifolia [unknown]
  • Brickellia subsessilis B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Brickellia betonicifolia (also called Betonyleaf Brickellbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia betonicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brickellia betonicifolia has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia betonicifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

Where to Find Brickellia betonicifolia

Brickellia betonicifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Veracruz.

Brickellia betonicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brickellia betonicifolia?

Brickellia betonicifolia

What is the natural habitat of Brickellia betonicifolia?

Brickellia betonicifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What are the characteristics of Brickellia betonicifolia?

Brickellia betonicifolia is a perennial herb with small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and the plant has a woody stem.

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-52647: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.