Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
1932

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Reveal & R.M.King

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 232 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001261

Common Names

  • Wright's Acourtia
  • Acourtia Wrightii
  • Wright's Desert Chicory

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Synonyms

  • Perezia wrightii wrightii [unknown]
  • Perezia wrightii arizonica M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Perezia arizonica A.Gray [unknown]
  • Perezia wrightii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Perezia schaffneri Gray [unknown]

Description

Acourtia wrightii (also called Wright's Desertpeony, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are linear and lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are white and daisy-like. It grows in dry, sandy habitats, and is often found in deserts and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acourtia wrightii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia wrightii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Acourtia wrightii

Acourtia wrightii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Acourtia wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia wrightii?

Acourtia wrightii

What is the common name of Acourtia wrightii?

Wright's Acourtia

What is the natural habitat of Acourtia wrightii?

Acourtia wrightii is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in the southwestern United States

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-101206: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.