Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 173 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136931
Common Names
- Gillies' Snakeweed
- Gillies' Gutierrezia
- Gillies' Matchweed
Description
Gutierrezia gilliesii (also called Gillies' Snakeweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gutierrezia gilliesii is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gutierrezia gilliesii is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green plants with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gutierrezia gilliesii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.
Where to Find Gutierrezia gilliesii
Gutierrezia gilliesii is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Gutierrezia gilliesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gutierrezia gilliesii?
Gutierrezia gilliesii
What is the family of Gutierrezia gilliesii?
Asteraceae
What is the flowering period of Gutierrezia gilliesii?
July to October
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,