Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erioloma
ID:
30490

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Reveal & R.M.King

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 229 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029819

Common Names

  • Erioloma Acourtia
  • Erioloma Thistle
  • Erioloma Desert Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Perezia erioloma S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Acourtia erioloma (also called Erioloma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States, and can be found in deserts, grasslands, and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia erioloma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acourtia erioloma has small, white flowers with yellow centers and seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia erioloma is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny spot. The cuttings should be kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Acourtia erioloma

Acourtia erioloma is native to Mexico and Central America. It is typically found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Acourtia erioloma FAQ

What are the common names of Acourtia erioloma?

Common names of Acourtia erioloma include desert thistle and desert false dandelion.

What is the habitat of Acourtia erioloma?

Acourtia erioloma is found in dry, desert areas, such as sand dunes, rocky hillsides, and open woodlands.

What are the characteristics of Acourtia erioloma?

Acourtia erioloma is a perennial herb with gray-green leaves and stems. The flowers are yellow and have a distinctive thistle-like shape.

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-128820: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.