Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
20235

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Seaton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 28: 108 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019564



Common Names

  • Brickellia
  • Squarrosa
  • Squarrose Brickellbush


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Description

Brickellia squarrosa (also called Squarrose Brickellbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist soils and is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia squarrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brickellia squarrosa is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centres. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia squarrosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought. It can be grown from seed, but the seed must be cold-stratified for several weeks before planting. Division is the best method for propagating this species.

Where to Find Brickellia squarrosa

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

Brickellia squarrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brickellia squarrosa?

Brickellia squarrosa

What type of plant is Brickellia squarrosa?

It is a shrub in the Asteraceae family.

Where is Brickellia squarrosa native to?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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

Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Henry Eliason Seaton (1869-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seaton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:36523-2: Based on the initial data import