Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 423 (fig. 5) (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007599
Common Names
- Acourtia butandae
- Butanda's Acourtia
- Butanda's False Yarrow
Description
Acourtia butandae (also called Butanda Acourtia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acourtia butandae is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or screen in gardens. It is also attractive to bees and other pollinators and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acourtia butandae is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acourtia butandae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in late spring or early summer. Water regularly until the plants are established.
Where to Find Acourtia butandae
Acourtia butandae is native to Mexico, where it can be found in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas.
Acourtia butandae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acourtia butandae?
Acourtia butandae
What type of plant is Acourtia butandae?
It is a shrub
Where is Acourtia butandae found?
It is found in Mexico
Species in the Acourtia genus
Acourtia potosina,
Acourtia macrocephala,
Acourtia souleana,
Acourtia moctezumae,
Acourtia wrightii,
Acourtia glandulifera,
Acourtia platyptera,
Acourtia moschata,
Acourtia carpholepis,
Acourtia butandae,
Acourtia reticulata,
Acourtia pulchella,
Acourtia joaquinensis,
Acourtia nudiuscula,
Acourtia patens,
Acourtia microcephala,
Acourtia scaposa,
Acourtia nudicaulis,
Acourtia wislizeni,
Acourtia hintoniorum,
Acourtia ciprianoi,
Acourtia nana,
Acourtia discolor,
Acourtia platyphylla,
Acourtia mexiae,
Acourtia erioloma,
Acourtia zacatecana,
Acourtia elizabethiae,
Acourtia mexicana,
Acourtia coulteri,
Acourtia molinana,
Acourtia venturae,
Acourtia hidalgoana,
Acourtia gracilis,
Acourtia glomeriflora,
Acourtia hondurana,
Acourtia caltepecana,
Acourtia turbinata,
Acourtia huajuapana,
Acourtia humboldtii,
Acourtia lobulata,
Acourtia oxylepis,
Acourtia palmeri,
Acourtia dieringeri,
Acourtia cuernavacana,
Acourtia umbratalis,
Acourtia dissiticeps,
Acourtia michoacana,
Acourtia fragrans,
Acourtia oaxacana,
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
Leticia Cabrera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Cabrera' in the authors string.