Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 4(21): 57 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113901
Common Names
- Gutierrezia serotina
- Late Snakeweed
- Late Broomweed
Synonyms
- Gutierrezia polyantha A.Nelson [unknown]
Description
Gutierrezia serotina (also called Late Snakeweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and a stem that can grow up to 0.5 m tall. It has yellow flowers that bloom from June to August. It prefers dry, sunny places, and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky places.
Uses & Benefits
Gutierrezia serotina is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory illnesses, such as bronchitis and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gutierrezia serotina is a bright yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gutierrezia serotina is an annual herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Gutierrezia serotina
Gutierrezia serotina is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils.
Gutierrezia serotina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gutierrezia serotina?
Gutierrezia serotina
What is the common name of Gutierrezia serotina?
Late Snakeweed
What is the habitat of Gutierrezia serotina?
Dry, rocky slopes
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,