Brickellia gentryi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
12491
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 348 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011820
Common Names
- Brickellia gentryi
- Gentryi
- Gentry's Brickellbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brickellia gentryi (also called Gentry's Brickellbush, among many other common names) is a shrub with small yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is commonly found in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Brickellia gentryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brickellia gentryi is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, black and round, and the seedlings are about 1 cm tall.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brickellia gentryi is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Brickellia gentryi
Brickellia gentryi is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Brickellia gentryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brickellia gentryi?
Brickellia gentryi
What is the growth habit of Brickellia gentryi?
It is an evergreen shrub.
What is the native range of Brickellia gentryi?
It is native to 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-111449: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.