Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1319129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al Schneid. & P.Lyon

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2(2): 771 (-774; figs. 1-2) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331583



Common Names

  • Gutierrezia elegans
  • Elegans Gutierrezia
  • Elegans' Gutierrezia


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Description

Gutierrezia elegans (also called 'Elegant Snakeweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gutierrezia elegans is used as an ornamental plant, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gutierrezia elegans has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gutierrezia elegans can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Gutierrezia elegans

Gutierrezia elegans can be found in Mexico.

Gutierrezia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gutierrezia elegans?

Gutierrezia elegans

What is the family of Gutierrezia elegans?

Asteraceae

Where is Gutierrezia elegans found?

It is found in Mexico.

Species in the Gutierrezia genus

Gutierrezia sphaerocephala, Gutierrezia isernii, Gutierrezia microcephala, Gutierrezia argyrocarpa, Gutierrezia dunalii, Gutierrezia resinosa, Gutierrezia megalocephala, Gutierrezia grandis, Gutierrezia repens, Gutierrezia spathulata, Gutierrezia ramulosa, Gutierrezia petradoria, Gutierrezia sarothrae, Gutierrezia solbrigii, Gutierrezia arizonica, Gutierrezia baccharoides, Gutierrezia wrightii, Gutierrezia pomariensis, Gutierrezia conoidea, Gutierrezia neaeana, Gutierrezia mandonii, Gutierrezia spathulata, Gutierrezia alamanii, Gutierrezia californica, Gutierrezia taltalensis, Gutierrezia serotina, Gutierrezia sericocarpa, Gutierrezia neaeana, Gutierrezia texana, Gutierrezia gilliesii, Gutierrezia gayana, Gutierrezia espinosae, Gutierrezia elegans, Gutierrezia mendocina, Gutierrezia chubutensis, Gutierrezia tortosae,

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

Al Schneider: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al Schneid.' in the authors string.
Peggy Lyon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Lyon' in the authors string.