Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
28048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rzed.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. Méx. 45: 100. 1984 [1983 publ. 1984]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027377



Common Names

  • Desert Thistle
  • Coastal Dune Thistle
  • California Thistle


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Description

Acourtia discolor (also called Discolor Acourtia and Discolor Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows to a height of up to 30 cm and has a basal rosette of deeply lobed leaves. The flower heads are composed of white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acourtia discolor is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia discolor is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Acourtia discolor

Acourtia discolor is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas such as deserts and hillsides.

Acourtia discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia discolor?

Acourtia discolor

What is the common name of Acourtia discolor?

Desertpeony

What is the natural habitat of Acourtia discolor?

Deserts and dry hillsides

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-126462: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.