Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) Solbrig
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 197: 20 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074679
Common Names
- Snakeweed
- Mandon's Snakeweed
- Threadleaf Snakeweed
Synonyms
- Brachyris mandonii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Gutierrezia mandonii mandonii [unknown]
Description
Gutierrezia mandonii (also called Mandon's snakeweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are linear and covered in white hairs. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gutierrezia mandonii is a plant that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gutierrezia mandonii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gutierrezia mandonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.
Where to Find Gutierrezia mandonii
Gutierrezia mandonii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.
Gutierrezia mandonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gutierrezia mandonii?
Gutierrezia mandonii
What is the common name of Gutierrezia mandonii?
Mandon's Snakeweed
Where is Gutierrezia mandonii native to?
Southwestern North America
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,