Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
wendtii
ID:
60454

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 90, fig. 1 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059783



Common Names

  • Wendt's Brickellbush
  • Brickellia wendtii
  • Desert Brickellbush


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Description

Brickellia wendtii (also called Wendt's Brickellbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and scrublands. It has several stems that grow from a single base and are covered in small, white flowers. The flowers are composed of five petals and have a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Brickellia wendtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used for its medicinal properties, such as its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brickellia wendtii is a yellow-brown disc floret with a white corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickellia wendtii is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Brickellia wendtii should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Brickellia wendtii

Brickellia wendtii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Brickellia wendtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brickellia wendtii?

Brickellia wendtii

What is the common name of Brickellia wendtii?

Wendt's Brickellbush

What is the habitat of Brickellia wendtii?

Dry, rocky slopes 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-16855: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.