Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
microcephala
ID:
20207

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 4(1): 74 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019536



Common Names

  • Little-head Gutierrezia
  • Gutierrezia microcephala
  • Kleinblütige Gutierrezia


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Synonyms

  • Gutierrezia linoides Greene [unknown]
  • Gutierrezia lucida Greene [unknown]
  • Brachyris microcephala DC. [unknown]
  • Xanthocephalum microcephalum (DC.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Xanthocephalum lucidum Greene [unknown]
  • Gutierrezia sarothrae microcephala (DC.) L.D.Benson [unknown]
  • Gutierrezia microphylla Durand & Hilg. [deprecated]

Description

Gutierrezia microcephala (also called Snakeweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that form a flat-topped inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Gutierrezia microcephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gutierrezia microcephala is a yellow-orange composite flower head with a diameter of 2-4 cm. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few short, sparsely-branched hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gutierrezia microcephala is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gutierrezia microcephala

Gutierrezia microcephala is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Gutierrezia microcephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gutierrezia microcephala?

Gutierrezia microcephala

What type of plant is Gutierrezia microcephala?

It is a shrub

Where is Gutierrezia microcephala found?

It is native to 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-11889: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.