Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
joaquinensis
ID:
10745

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 423 (-426; fig. 6) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010074

Common Names

  • Joaquin's Acourtia
  • Joaquin's Whitetop
  • Whitetop

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Description

Acourtia joaquinensis (also called Joaquin's Acourtia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia joaquinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The leaves of this plant are edible and can be used in salads and other dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acourtia joaquinensis are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia joaquinensis is a perennial shrub native to California. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Acourtia joaquinensis

Acourtia joaquinensis can be found in the western United States, from California to Arizona and east to Texas and New Mexico.

Acourtia joaquinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia joaquinensis?

Acourtia joaquinensis

What is the common name of Acourtia joaquinensis?

Joaquin's Acourtia

What is the habitat of Acourtia joaquinensis?

It is found in dry, rocky or sandy soils in open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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-109756: Based on the initial data import
Leticia Cabrera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Cabrera' in the authors string.