Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 592, pl. 55 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026884
Common Names
- Gutierrezia grandis
- Grandis Gutierrezia
- Gutierrezia
Synonyms
- Xanthocephalum grande (S.F.Blake) Shinners [unknown]
Description
Gutierrezia grandis (also called large snakeweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gutierrezia grandis is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional Mexican medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gutierrezia grandis has yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gutierrezia grandis is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Gutierrezia grandis
Gutierrezia grandis can be found in the United States, primarily in the states of California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Gutierrezia grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gutierrezia grandis?
Gutierrezia grandis
What is the common name of Gutierrezia grandis?
Big Snakeweed
What is the natural habitat of Gutierrezia grandis?
Dry grassland and scrubland in the southwestern United States
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,