Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elizabethiae
ID:
31278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rzed. & Calderón

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 12: 16 (1990).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030607

Common Names

  • Acourtia elizabethiae
  • Elizabeth's Acourtia
  • Elizabeth's Desert Chicory

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Description

Acourtia elizabethiae (also called Elizabeth's acourtia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia elizabethiae has been used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acourtia elizabethiae is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round shaped and brown in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia elizabethiae is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in spring or early summer. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. Water the seeds regularly until they germinate. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant in spring or early summer and plant it in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly until it is established.

Where to Find Acourtia elizabethiae

Acourtia elizabethiae is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, open habitats such as desert scrub and chaparral.

Acourtia elizabethiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia elizabethiae?

Acourtia elizabethiae

What is the common name of Acourtia elizabethiae?

Elizabeth's acourtia

Where is Acourtia elizabethiae native to?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-129591: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
Graciela Calderón (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calderón' in the authors string.