Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
114751

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cerv.) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74(5): 388 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114080



Common Names

  • Cordate Acourtia
  • Cordate Thoroughwort
  • Cordate Ironweed


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Synonyms

  • Perezia hebeclada hebeclada [unknown]
  • Perezia hebeclada urolepis B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Perezia hebeclada (DC.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Perdicium cordatum Cerv. [unknown]

Description

Acourtia cordata (also called heartleaf acourtia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has white, daisy-like flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia cordata is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It has small white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract pollinators. The leaves of this plant can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acourtia cordata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia cordata can be propagated by seed or by division. Sow the seeds in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed outdoors. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Acourtia cordata

Acourtia cordata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Acourtia cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia cordata?

Acourtia cordata

What is the common name of Acourtia cordata?

Heartleaf Acourtia

What type of plant is Acourtia cordata?

Herb

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-75589: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Vicente Cervantes (1758-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cerv.' in the authors string.