Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bacig.) Reveal & R.M.King
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 230 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060482
Common Names
- Desert Thimbleweed
- Lobed Thimbleweed
- Lobed Acourtia
Description
Acourtia lobulata (also called Lobed Acourtia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem with lobed leaves and white flowers. It is commonly found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acourtia lobulata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acourtia lobulata is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acourtia lobulata can be propagated from seed, cuttings, and division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Acourtia lobulata
Acourtia lobulata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils.
Acourtia lobulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acourtia lobulata?
Acourtia lobulata
What is the family of Acourtia lobulata?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Acourtia lobulata?
Lobed Acourtia
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,