Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moschata
ID:
5553

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 66 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004882

Common Names

  • Mountain Bush Daisy
  • Mountain Daisy
  • Mountain Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Perezia moschata Lex. [unknown]
  • Perezia thyrsoidea A.Gray in Torr. [unknown]
  • Acourtia thyrsoidea (A.Gray) Reveal & R.M.King [unknown]

Description

Acourtia moschata (also called musk thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow ray and disc flowers, and its leaves are ovate. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and can be found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia moschata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acourtia moschata is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have two small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia moschata is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of the clumps can also be done in the spring.

Where to Find Acourtia moschata

Acourtia moschata can be found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Acourtia moschata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia moschata?

Acourtia moschata

What is the common name of Acourtia moschata?

Mosquito Plant

What is the natural habitat of Acourtia moschata?

Grasslands, chaparral, and woodlands

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,