Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
monocephala
ID:
80632

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. 31: 268 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079961



Common Names

  • One-Headed Brickellbush
  • One-Headed Brickellia
  • Monocephala Brickellbush


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Description

Brickellia monocephala (also called Monocephala Brickellbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has small, oval leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and chaparral areas.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia monocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brickellia monocephala has yellow flowers with a white center and a yellow-green seed head. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia monocephala is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Brickellia monocephala

Brickellia monocephala can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Brickellia monocephala FAQ

What are the common names of Brickellia monocephala?

Common names of Brickellia monocephala include single-headed brickellbush, single-headed brickellia, and single-headed brickell-bush.

What is the range of Brickellia monocephala?

Brickellia monocephala is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Brickellia monocephala?

Brickellia monocephala is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 2-4 feet.

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,

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