Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) Shinners
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Sida 4: 274 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114496
Common Names
- Brickellia oreithales
- Oreithales Brickellbush
- California Brickellbush
Synonyms
- Kuhnia triplinervis S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Kuhnia oreithales B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Brickellia extranea McVaugh [unknown]
Description
Brickellia oreithales (also called Oreithales brickellia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to California. It grows to heights of up to 4 feet and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Brickellia oreithales is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brickellia oreithales has small white flowers with five petals and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brickellia oreithales is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the current season's growth and planting them in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Brickellia oreithales
Brickellia oreithales can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Brickellia oreithales FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brickellia oreithales?
Brickellia oreithales
What is the common name of Brickellia oreithales?
Oreithales Brickellia
What is the natural habitat of Brickellia oreithales?
It is found in moist, shady areas, often in forests
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,