Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Rémy) Reiche
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 109: 22 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138621
Common Names
- Gayana Gutierrezia
- Gutierrezia gayana
- Gutierrezia
Synonyms
- Odontocarpha gayana J.Rémy [unknown]
- Brachyris gayana J.Rémy [unknown]
Description
Gutierrezia gayana (also called Gay's Snakeweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other disturbed areas, and has a hairy stem with small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gutierrezia gayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gutierrezia gayana has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gutierrezia gayana is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F). It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.
Where to Find Gutierrezia gayana
Gutierrezia gayana is found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
Gutierrezia gayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gutierrezia gayana?
Gutierrezia gayana
What is the common name of Gutierrezia gayana?
Gayana Snakeweed
What is the natural habitat of Gutierrezia gayana?
Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
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,