Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carpholepis
ID:
7044

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Reveal & R.M.King

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 229 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006373

Common Names

  • Carpholepis Acourtia
  • Carpholepis Acourti
  • Carpholepis Acourt

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Synonyms

  • Perezia carpholepis A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Acourtia carpholepis (also called Carpholepis Acourtia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia carpholepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acourtia carpholepis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia carpholepis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for best results.

Where to Find Acourtia carpholepis

Acourtia carpholepis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and canyons.

Acourtia carpholepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia carpholepis?

Acourtia carpholepis

What type of plant is Acourtia carpholepis?

It is a perennial herb.

Where is Acourtia carpholepis found?

It is found in the southwestern United States and northern 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

IPNI record: 3461-2: Originally associated with wfo-0000021592
The Plant List version 1.0, record: gcc-120880: Originally associated with wfo-0000021592
The Plant List version 1.1, record: gcc-120880: Originally associated with wfo-0000021592
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:3461-2: Based on the initial data import