Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) Reveal & R.M.King
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 230 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085193
Common Names
- Michoacan Acourtia
- Michoacan False Daisy
- Michoacan Acourtia Daisy
Synonyms
- Perezia michoacana B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Acourtia michoacana (also called Michoacan Acourtia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Acourtia michoacana is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is also used medicinally as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acourtia michoacana has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acourtia michoacana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in early spring and planted in a sandy soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Acourtia michoacana
Acourtia michoacana is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Michoacán and Guerrero.
Acourtia michoacana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acourtia michoacana?
Acourtia michoacana
What is the natural habitat of Acourtia michoacana?
Acourtia michoacana is native to Mexico and found in the states of Guerrero, Michoacán, and Oaxaca.
What is the flowering period of Acourtia michoacana?
Acourtia michoacana typically flowers from April to June.
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,