Gutierrezia megalocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalocephala
ID:
27029
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fernald) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Novon 10(1): 70 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026358
Common Names
- Gutierrezia megalocephala
- Bighead snakeweed
- Matchweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gutierrezia megalocephala (also called Snakeweed, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils in deserts and semi-deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Gutierrezia megalocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gutierrezia megalocephala has small yellow flowers that bloom in the late summer and early fall. The seed is a small, black, shiny, flattened disk. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gutierrezia megalocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Gutierrezia megalocephala
Gutierrezia megalocephala is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Gutierrezia megalocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gutierrezia megalocephala?
Gutierrezia megalocephala
What type of plant is Gutierrezia megalocephala?
Gutierrezia megalocephala is a shrub.
Where is Gutierrezia megalocephala native to?
Gutierrezia megalocephala is native to Southwestern United States and Northern 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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-12547: Based on the initial data import
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.