Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
9432

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 20: 33, fig. 2 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008761

Common Names

  • Acourtia Pulchella
  • Pretty Acourtia
  • Pretty False Sunflower

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Description

Acourtia pulchella (also called Chinese Acourtia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to China and is found in grasslands and shrublands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with alternate leaves that are ovate to lanceolate.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acourtia pulchella is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia pulchella is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season. It can be pruned back in the fall to promote new growth.

Where to Find Acourtia pulchella

Acourtia pulchella is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and canyons.

Acourtia pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia pulchella?

Acourtia pulchella

What type of plant is Acourtia pulchella?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where is Acourtia pulchella native to?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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-10848: Based on the initial data import
Leticia Cabrera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Cabrera' in the authors string.