Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carranzae
ID:
131675

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 416 (-418; fig. 1) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131004



Common Names

  • Desert Thistle
  • Carranza Thistle
  • Carranza's Thistle


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Description

Acourtia carranzae (also called Carranza's Acourtia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America and grows in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia carranzae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acourtia carranzae is a small, yellow-green flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a slightly rough surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia carranzae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Acourtia carranzae

Acourtia carranzae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Sonora.

Acourtia carranzae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia carranzae?

Acourtia carranzae

What is the common name of Acourtia carranzae?

Carranza's Acourtia

What type of plant is Acourtia carranzae?

Asteraceae

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-91885: Based on the initial data import
Leticia Cabrera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Cabrera' in the authors string.