Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciprianoi
ID:
22231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Panero & Villaseñor

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 51(1): 87. 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021560



Common Names

  • Cipriano's Acourtia
  • Mexican Thistle
  • Desert Thistle


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Description

Acourtia ciprianoi (also called Mexican Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Mexico. It has yellow flowers and can grow up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia ciprianoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acourtia ciprianoi has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia ciprianoi is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Acourtia ciprianoi

Acourtia ciprianoi is found in the mountains of Mexico.

Acourtia ciprianoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia ciprianoi?

Acourtia ciprianoi

What is the natural habitat of Acourtia ciprianoi?

It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes in Mexico

What is the flower color of Acourtia ciprianoi?

The flower color is yellow

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-120847: Based on the initial data import
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
José Luis Villaseñor (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villaseñor' in the authors string.