Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) Reveal & R.M.King
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 230 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125520
Common Names
- Lepidopoda Acourtia
- Lepidopoda Desert Thistle
- Lepidopoda Thistle
Description
Acourtia lepidopoda (also called Lepidopoda Acourtia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and a single stem that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with entire margins and a pointed tip. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as scrublands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acourtia lepidopoda is used as an ornamental plant and has been used to treat digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acourtia lepidopoda is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acourtia lepidopoda is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Acourtia lepidopoda
Acourtia lepidopoda can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Acourtia lepidopoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acourtia lepidopoda?
Acourtia lepidopoda
What is the common name of Acourtia lepidopoda?
Lepidopoda Acourtia
Where is Acourtia lepidopoda found?
It is found in the southwestern United States
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,