Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
brownii
ID:
1334760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Luther) W.Till & Barfuss

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 279: 40 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347214





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Description

Gregbrownia brownii (also called Brown's Bear's Foot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and a single flowering stem that can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It is found in dry open woods, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gregbrownia brownii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gregbrownia brownii has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a dense, globular head. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and delicate, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gregbrownia brownii is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Gregbrownia brownii

Gregbrownia brownii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Gregbrownia brownii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gregbrownia brownii?

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What is the common name of Gregbrownia brownii?

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What are the characteristics of Gregbrownia brownii?

Gregbrownia brownii is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Harry E. Luther (1952-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Luther' in the authors string.
Walter Till (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Till' in the authors string.
Michael H.J. Barfuss (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barfuss' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158938-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].