Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huajuapana
ID:
60068

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 38: 455 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059397

Common Names

  • Huajuapan Acourtia
  • Desert Thistle
  • Desert Peony

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Description

Acourtia huajuapana (also called Huajuapan acourtia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white, daisy-like flower heads and grows in rocky soils, mountain slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia huajuapana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acourtia huajuapana is a small, white or pinkish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia huajuapana is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It is a low-maintenance plant that is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Where to Find Acourtia huajuapana

Acourtia huajuapana can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Acourtia huajuapana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia huajuapana?

Acourtia huajuapana

What type of plant is Acourtia huajuapana?

It is an herb

What is the natural habitat of Acourtia huajuapana?

It is 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-16488: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.