Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
vernicosa
ID:
74597

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 36: 487 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073926



Common Names

  • Vernicosa
  • Brickellia
  • Vernicosa Brickellia


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Synonyms

  • Coleosanthus vernicosus S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Brickellia vernicosa (also called Vernicose Brickellia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia vernicosa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and produces small yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brickellia vernicosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are thin and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia vernicosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Where to Find Brickellia vernicosa

Brickellia vernicosa is native to the southwestern United States. It can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and scrublands.

Brickellia vernicosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brickellia vernicosa?

Brickellia vernicosa

What is the natural habitat of Brickellia vernicosa?

It is native to Mexico.

What are the medicinal uses of Brickellia vernicosa?

It has been used traditionally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.

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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