Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fendleri
ID:
5985

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 64 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005314



Common Names

  • Brickelliastrum Fendleri
  • Fendler's Brickelliastrum
  • Fendler's Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Coleosanthus ambigens Greene [unknown]
  • Brickellia ambigens A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Brickellia ambigens (Greene) Nelson [unknown]
  • Coleosanthus nepetaefolius Greene [unknown]
  • Coleosanthus modestus Greene [unknown]
  • Brickellia fendleri fendleri [unknown]
  • Brickellia fendleri A.Gray [unknown]
  • Eupatorium fendleri (A.Gray) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Coleosanthus fendleri Greene [unknown]

Description

Brickelliastrum fendleri (also called Fendler's Brickelliastrum, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has small, yellow flowers with five petals and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as in deserts and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Brickelliastrum fendleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brickelliastrum fendleri has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brickelliastrum fendleri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Brickelliastrum fendleri

Brickelliastrum fendleri is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in the United States and Mexico.

Brickelliastrum fendleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brickelliastrum fendleri?

Brickelliastrum fendleri

What is the natural habitat of Brickelliastrum fendleri?

Brickelliastrum fendleri is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

What are the common uses of Brickelliastrum fendleri?

Brickelliastrum fendleri is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Species in the Brickelliastrum genus

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-105120: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.