Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scabra
ID:
56362

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Nelson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
New Man. Bot. Centr. Rocky Mt. 487. 1909.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055691



Common Names

  • Brickellia scabra
  • Scabrous Brickellbush
  • Scabrous Brickellia


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Description

Brickellia scabra (also called Rough Brickellbush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem reaching a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as scrublands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brickellia scabra has small, yellow flowers with dark centers and long, narrow leaves. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and are light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia scabra is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Brickellia scabra

Brickellia scabra can be found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Brickellia scabra FAQ

What are the optimal growing conditions for Brickellia scabra?

Brickellia scabra prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C.

What type of soil is best for Brickellia scabra?

Brickellia scabra prefers well-drained soil, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

What is the best way to propagate Brickellia scabra?

Brickellia scabra can be propagated by seed or by division of existing plants.

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-154333: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
David Nelson (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nelson' in the authors string.