Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 411 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030357
Common Names
- Zacatecana
- Acourtia zacatecana
- Zacatecana Acourtia
Description
Acourtia zacatecana (also called Zacatecan Acourtia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It has a branching stem and grows up to 40 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Acourtia zacatecana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acourtia zacatecana is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acourtia zacatecana is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Acourtia zacatecana
Acourtia zacatecana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Acourtia zacatecana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acourtia zacatecana?
Acourtia zacatecana
What is the family of Acourtia zacatecana?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Acourtia zacatecana?
Open woods and thickets
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,