Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brandegei
ID:
94677

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Mem. Gray Herb. 1: 106, fig. 82 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094006

Common Names

  • Brandegee's Brickellbush
  • Brickellbush
  • Brickellia brandegei

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Synonyms

  • Coleosanthus macromerus S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Coleosanthus brandegei S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Brickellia macromera B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Brickellia undonis M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Brickellia cayucensis M.E.Jones [unknown]

Description

Brickellia brandegei (also called Brickellia brandegei, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. The leaves are ovate and have a toothed margin. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia brandegei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brickellia brandegei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia brandegei is a shrub that is native to California. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer, and layering can be done in spring or fall. The plant should be grown in full sun and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Brickellia brandegei

Brickellia brandegei is native to California and can be found in coastal scrub and chaparral.

Brickellia brandegei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brickellia brandegei?

Brickellia brandegei

What is the natural habitat of Brickellia brandegei?

Brickellia brandegei is native to the steppes of Central Asia.

What is the best soil type for Brickellia brandegei?

Brickellia brandegei prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.

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