Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
kellermanii
ID:
77445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 265 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076774



Common Names

  • Kellerman's Brickellbush
  • Kellerman Brickellia
  • Brickellbush


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Synonyms

  • Brickellia kellermanii kellermanii [unknown]
  • Brickellia kellermanii podocephala B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Brickellia kellermanii (also called Kellerman's Brickellbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in silvery-white hairs. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia kellermanii is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brickellia kellermanii is a yellow, daisy-like head of small, tubular florets. The seeds are small, black and have a short, white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia kellermanii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, collect the seeds and sow them in well-draining soil. Water the seeds regularly and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate by cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and allow them to dry for a few days. Then, plant the cuttings in well-draining soil and water them regularly.

Where to Find Brickellia kellermanii

Brickellia kellermanii can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.

Brickellia kellermanii FAQ

What are the common uses of Brickellia kellermanii?

Brickellia kellermanii is commonly used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.

What is the growth habit of Brickellia kellermanii?

Brickellia kellermanii is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 meter.

What is the optimal temperature for Brickellia kellermanii?

Brickellia kellermanii prefers warm temperatures between 18-25°C.

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-33420: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.