Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ramulosa
ID:
35791

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) M.A.Lane

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Sida 8: 314 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035120



Common Names

  • Gutierrezia ramulosa
  • Gutierrezia
  • Ramulosa


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Synonyms

  • Greenella ramulosa Greene [unknown]

Description

Gutierrezia ramulosa (also called Snakeweed, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky soils in deserts, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gutierrezia ramulosa is used as an ornamental plant, to attract butterflies and bees, and as a medicinal herb for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gutierrezia ramulosa has yellow flowers and small, gray-brown seeds with a tuft of hairs. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gutierrezia ramulosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.

Where to Find Gutierrezia ramulosa

Gutierrezia ramulosa is native to the western United States and is found in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Gutierrezia ramulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gutierrezia ramulosa?

Gutierrezia ramulosa

What is the common name of Gutierrezia ramulosa?

Snakeweed

What is the natural habitat of Gutierrezia ramulosa?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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-133969: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Meredith A. Lane (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Lane' in the authors string.