Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
fulgens
ID:
1334759

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) W.Till & Barfuss

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 279: 40 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347213





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Description

Gregbrownia fulgens (also called Fiery 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 fulgens 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 fulgens 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 fulgens 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 fulgens

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

Gregbrownia fulgens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gregbrownia fulgens?

Gregbrownia fulgens

What is the common name of Gregbrownia fulgens?

Gregbrownia

What are the characteristics of Gregbrownia fulgens?

Gregbrownia fulgens is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and bright red flowers.

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

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References

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' 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:77158937-1: 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].