Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.L.Welsh) S.L.Welsh
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Great Basin Naturalist 43: 288 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062800
Common Names
- Pomariensis Gutierrezia
- Pomariensis Snakeweed
- Pomariensis Matchweed
Synonyms
- Xanthocephalum sarothrae pomariense (S.L.Welsh) S.L.Welsh [unknown]
- Gutierrezia sarothrae pomariensis S.L.Welsh [unknown]
Description
Gutierrezia pomariensis (also called Pomegranate Bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows to about 1 meter in height. It is found in dry areas, such as scrubland and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Gutierrezia pomariensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gutierrezia pomariensis has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gutierrezia pomariensis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is possible, but cuttings are the preferred method of propagation. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and established themselves.
Where to Find Gutierrezia pomariensis
Gutierrezia pomariensis is found in the dry regions of the western United States, from California to Texas.
Gutierrezia pomariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gutierrezia pomariensis?
Gutierrezia pomariensis
What type of plant is Gutierrezia pomariensis?
Gutierrezia pomariensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Gutierrezia pomariensis found?
Gutierrezia pomariensis is found in the Canary Islands.
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,