Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rhomboidea
ID:
52269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2(8): 103 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051598

Common Names

  • Brickellia
  • Rhomboidea
  • Brickellia rhomboidea

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Synonyms

  • Coleosanthus rhomboideus Greene [unknown]

Description

Brickellia rhomboidea (also called Rhomboid Brickellia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia rhomboidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brickellia rhomboidea has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia rhomboidea is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Brickellia rhomboidea

Brickellia rhomboidea is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.

Brickellia rhomboidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brickellia rhomboidea?

Brickellia rhomboidea

What is the common name of Brickellia rhomboidea?

Rough Brickellbush

What is the family of Brickellia rhomboidea?

Asteraceae

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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