Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tortosae
ID:
1335266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ratto & Adr.Bartoli

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Collect. Bot. (Barcelona) 35(e004): 2 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347720



Common Names

  • Gutierrezia tortosae
  • Tortosae Gutierrezia
  • Gutierrezia tortosae


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Description

Gutierrezia tortosae (also called 'Tortosae Gutierrezia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to temperate regions of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers, and grows in dry meadows and open woods. It produces small, black seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Gutierrezia tortosae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gutierrezia tortosae has small, yellow flowers with a white center and a yellowish-green ovary. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gutierrezia tortosae is a perennial shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C.

Where to Find Gutierrezia tortosae

Gutierrezia tortosae is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, desert-like habitats.

Gutierrezia tortosae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gutierrezia tortosae?

Gutierrezia tortosae

What is the common name of Gutierrezia tortosae?

Tortosa Snakeweed

Where is Gutierrezia tortosae native to?

Southwestern United States

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

Adriana Bartoli (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adr.Bartoli' in the authors string.
Francisco Ratto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ratto' in the authors string.