Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dissiticeps
ID:
83706

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bacig.) Reveal & R.M.King

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 229 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083035

Common Names

  • Acourtia dissiticeps
  • Dissiticeps Desertpeony
  • Desertpeony

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Synonyms

  • Perezia dissiticeps Bacig. [unknown]

Description

Acourtia dissiticeps (also called Two-lobed Acourtia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia dissiticeps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acourtia dissiticeps has yellow-green flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia dissiticeps is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. It is a drought-tolerant plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Acourtia dissiticeps

Acourtia dissiticeps is native to the western United States and Canada.

Acourtia dissiticeps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia dissiticeps?

Acourtia dissiticeps

What is the common name of Acourtia dissiticeps?

Two-headed acourtia

What is the natural habitat of Acourtia dissiticeps?

Grassy slopes and rocky areas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-39527: Based on the initial data import
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.
Rimo Carlo Felice Bacigalupi (1901-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacig.' in the authors string.