Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
potosina
ID:
782

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 420 (-423; fig. 4) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000111

Common Names

  • Acourtia potosina
  • Potosina Daisy
  • Potosina Sunflower

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Description

Acourtia potosina (also called Potosi False Boneset, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia potosina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acourtia potosina is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia potosina is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Acourtia potosina

Acourtia potosina can be found in the Mexican states of San Luis Potosí and Querétaro.

Acourtia potosina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia potosina?

Acourtia potosina

What is the common name of Acourtia potosina?

Potosí Daisy

What is the habitat of Acourtia potosina?

Dry hillsides and rocky slopes

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-100103: Based on the initial data import
Leticia Cabrera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Cabrera' in the authors string.