Gutenbergia westii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
westii
ID:
3213
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wild) Wild & G.V.Pope
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 10(2): 314 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002542
Common Names
- West's Gutenbergia
- Gutenbergia
- West's Gutenbergia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gutenbergia westii (also called West's Gutenbergia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gutenbergia westii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gutenbergia westii is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gutenbergia westii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Gutenbergia westii
Gutenbergia westii can be found in the mountains of Norway and Sweden.
Gutenbergia westii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gutenbergia westii?
Gutenbergia westii
What is the common name of Gutenbergia westii?
West's Gutenbergia
Where is Gutenbergia westii found?
Gutenbergia westii is found in the western United States.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-102446: Based on the initial data import
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.
Gerald Vernon Pope (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.V.Pope' in the authors string.