Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
57301

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 78 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056630



Common Names

  • Gutierrezia wrightii
  • Wright's Snakeweed
  • Wright Snakeweed


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Synonyms

  • Xanthocephalum wrightii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Greenella discoidea A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Gutierrezia wrightii (also called Wright's Snakeweed, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It has small, yellow flowers and its leaves are linear. It typically grows in sunny, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gutierrezia wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gutierrezia wrightii has small yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gutierrezia wrightii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Gutierrezia wrightii

Gutierrezia wrightii is native to North America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Gutierrezia wrightii FAQ

What type of plant is Gutierrezia wrightii?

Gutierrezia wrightii is a species of shrub in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Gutierrezia wrightii found?

Gutierrezia wrightii is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

What are the characteristics of Gutierrezia wrightii?

Gutierrezia wrightii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has lanceolate leaves and produces yellow flowers.

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-1553: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.