Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scoparia
ID:
1467

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 84 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000796



Common Names

  • Scoparia Brickellia
  • Scoparia Daisy
  • Scoparia Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Coleosanthus scoparius Kuntze [unknown]
  • Austroeupatorium rosmarinifolium (Sessé & Moc.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Clavigera scabra Benth. [unknown]
  • Clavigera scoparia DC. [unknown]
  • Brickellia scoparia scoparia [unknown]
  • Eupatorium rosmarinifolium Sessé & Moc. [illegitimate]

Description

Brickellia scoparia (also called Broom Brickellbush, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States, and is found in dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia scoparia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brickellia scoparia has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia scoparia is a perennial shrub that 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. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Brickellia scoparia

Brickellia scoparia is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Brickellia scoparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brickellia scoparia?

Brickellia scoparia

What is the common name of Brickellia scoparia?

Brickellia

What is the natural habitat of Brickellia scoparia?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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-100757: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.