Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 251 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043999
Common Names
- Gilbert's Gutenbergia
- Gutenbergia
- Gutenbergia Gilbertii
Description
Gutenbergia gilbertii (also called Gilbert's Gutenbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of western North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gutenbergia gilbertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gutenbergia gilbertii is yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gutenbergia gilbertii is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed, division, or root cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Root cuttings can be taken in the spring or fall and should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Gutenbergia gilbertii
Gutenbergia gilbertii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies and deserts.
Gutenbergia gilbertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gutenbergia gilbertii?
Gutenbergia gilbertii
What type of plant is Gutenbergia gilbertii?
It is a shrub
Where is Gutenbergia gilbertii found?
It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Gutenbergia genus
Gutenbergia westii,
Gutenbergia benguelensis,
Gutenbergia longipedicellata,
Gutenbergia somalensis,
Gutenbergia kassneri,
Gutenbergia mweroensis,
Gutenbergia polytrichotoma,
Gutenbergia pembensis,
Gutenbergia petersii,
Gutenbergia spermacoceoides,
Gutenbergia eylesii,
Gutenbergia pubescens,
Gutenbergia gracilis,
Gutenbergia polycephala,
Gutenbergia adenocarpa,
Gutenbergia boranensis,
Gutenbergia gilbertii,
Gutenbergia rueppellii,
Gutenbergia cordifolia,
Gutenbergia trifolia,
Gutenbergia gossweileri,
Gutenbergia leiocarpa,
Gutenbergia babatiensis,
Gutenbergia fruticosa,
Gutenbergia pumila,
Gutenbergia cordifolia,
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,