Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nevinii
ID:
68992

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xx. (1885) 297.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068321



Common Names

  • Nevinii Brickellia
  • Brickellia nevinii
  • Nevinii Brickellbush


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Synonyms

  • Coleosanthus nevinii A.Heller [unknown]

Description

Brickellia nevinii (also called Nevin's Brickellbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons. Its leaves are small, elliptical, and have a grayish-green color.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia nevinii is used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brickellia nevinii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green with a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia nevinii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be transplanted in the following spring.

Where to Find Brickellia nevinii

Brickellia nevinii is native to California and Baja California.

Brickellia nevinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brickellia nevinii?

Brickellia nevinii

What is the natural habitat of Brickellia nevinii?

Dry slopes and canyons

What is the typical height of Brickellia nevinii?

Up to 1 m

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-25174: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.