Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
88868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rzed.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. Méx. 45: 102. 1984 [1983 publ. 1984]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088197

Common Names

  • Fragrant Acourtia
  • Fragrant Desertpeony
  • Acourtia fragrans

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Description

Acourtia fragrans (also called Fragrant Desertpeony, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the desert regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 1-3 feet. Its leaves are small and oval-shaped, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, colds, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acourtia fragrans has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia fragrans is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Acourtia fragrans

Acourtia fragrans is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and meadows.

Acourtia fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia fragrans?

Acourtia fragrans

What is the family of Acourtia fragrans?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Acourtia fragrans?

Southwestern United States and Northwestern 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-44537: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.