Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 394 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038081
Common Names
- Hidalgo's Acourtia
- Desert Thistle
- Desert Sunflower
Description
Acourtia hidalgoana (also called Hidalgo's acourtia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has small white flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Acourtia hidalgoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acourtia hidalgoana is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acourtia hidalgoana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. When propagating by division, divide the clumps of plants in the spring or fall and replant in a sunny location. Water regularly until the plants are established.
Where to Find Acourtia hidalgoana
Acourtia hidalgoana is found in Mexico.
Acourtia hidalgoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acourtia hidalgoana?
Acourtia hidalgoana
What type of plant is Acourtia hidalgoana?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Acourtia hidalgoana?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,