Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
62474

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 73 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061803



Common Names

  • Floribunda Brickellia
  • Brickellia Floribunda
  • Brickell's Daisy


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Description

Brickellia floribunda (also called Brickellbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas, such as prairies and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia floribunda has a variety of uses, including as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brickellia floribunda has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The flowers are composed of many petals and are surrounded by a ring of leaf-like bracts. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia floribunda is a perennial plant that prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of clumps can also be done in the spring.

Where to Find Brickellia floribunda

Brickellia floribunda can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Brickellia floribunda FAQ

What are the best growing conditions for Brickellia floribunda?

Brickellia floribunda prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

How often should I water Brickellia floribunda?

Brickellia floribunda should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

What type of fertilizer should I use for Brickellia floribunda?

A balanced fertilizer should be used for Brickellia floribunda, applied at least once a year.

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-18821: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.