Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
petradoria
ID:
38679

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-136751: Based on the initial data import
Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.
Sherel Goodrich (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goodrich' in the authors string.