Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
1688

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Amer. Naturalist vii. (1873) 301.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001017



Common Names

  • Brickellia
  • Longifolia
  • Longleaf Brickellbush


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Synonyms

  • Coleosanthus longifolius Kuntze [unknown]
  • Brickellia longifolia longifolia [unknown]

Description

Brickellia longifolia (also called longleaf brickellbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has a woody stem and lanceolate leaves with a white midrib. The flowers are yellow and have a single pistil. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brickellia longifolia is a yellow-green color and has a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia longifolia is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Brickellia longifolia

Brickellia longifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is most commonly found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Brickellia longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brickellia longifolia?

Brickellia longifolia

What is the common name of Brickellia longifolia?

Longleaf Brickellbush

What is the natural habitat of Brickellia longifolia?

Dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern United States

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-100968: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.