Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xv. (1880) 29.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006919
Common Names
- Brickellia hymenochlaena
- Brickell's Brickellbush
- Brickell's Brickellia
Description
Brickellia hymenochlaena (also called White-bristle Brickellbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Brickellia hymenochlaena has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brickellia hymenochlaena is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly oval. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brickellia hymenochlaena is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to California. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Brickellia hymenochlaena
Brickellia hymenochlaena is found in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range in Mexico.
Brickellia hymenochlaena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brickellia hymenochlaena?
Brickellia hymenochlaena
What is the family of Brickellia hymenochlaena?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Brickellia hymenochlaena?
Grasslands
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,