Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pendula
ID:
2827

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 85 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002156



Common Names

  • Brickellia pendula
  • Pendula Brickellia
  • Brickellia Pendula


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Synonyms

  • Coleosanthus pendulus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eupatorium pendulum SCHRADER [deprecated]
  • Coleosanthus pendulus pendulus [unknown]
  • Brickellia lancifolia B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
  • Brickellia pendula pendula [unknown]
  • Eupatorium pendulum Schrad. [unknown]
  • Bulbostylis pendula DC. [unknown]

Description

Brickellia pendula (also called Weeping Brickellbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has small, oval leaves with toothed margins, and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, open areas such as deserts, hillsides, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia pendula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brickellia pendula has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia pendula is a perennial shrub that is native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Brickellia pendula is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Brickellia pendula

Brickellia pendula is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is most commonly found in the states of Chihuahua, Sonora, and Sinaloa.

Brickellia pendula FAQ

What is the growth rate of Brickellia pendula?

Brickellia pendula is a slow-growing plant, with an average growth rate of about 6 inches per year.

What type of soil does Brickellia pendula prefer?

Brickellia pendula prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.

What type of climate does Brickellia pendula prefer?

Brickellia pendula prefers a warm, dry climate with temperatures ranging from 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

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-102074: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.