Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.L.Welsh & Goodrich) S.L.Welsh
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Great Basin Naturalist 43(2): 288. 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038008
Common Names
- Petradoria Gutierrezia
- Petradoria Snakeweed
- Petradoria Broomweed
Synonyms
- Xanthocephalum petradoria S.L.Welsh & Goodrich [unknown]
Description
Gutierrezia petradoria (also called Petradoria's Snakeweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a yellow center. It grows in dry grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gutierrezia petradoria is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gutierrezia petradoria is a yellow, daisy-like head with many small flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened achene. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gutierrezia petradoria is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in the fall and allowed to overwinter. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate air circulation and light penetration.
Where to Find Gutierrezia petradoria
Gutierrezia petradoria can be found in the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Gutierrezia petradoria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gutierrezia petradoria?
Gutierrezia petradoria
What type of plant is Gutierrezia petradoria?
Gutierrezia petradoria is an herb
What is the natural habitat of Gutierrezia petradoria?
Gutierrezia petradoria is found in dry, sandy soils
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,