Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
139733

Status:
valid

Authors:
(La Llave & Lex.) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 390. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139062



Common Names

  • Desert Thistle
  • Desert Sunflower
  • Desert Acourtia


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Synonyms

  • Acourtia rigida DC. [unknown]
  • Trixis latifolia Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Acourtia seemannii (A.Gray) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Perezia fruticosa La Llave & Lex. [unknown]
  • Trixis corymbosa Moc. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Perezia rigida rigida [unknown]
  • Acourtia rigida rigida [unknown]
  • Trixis seemannii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Acourtia rigida acuminata (Bacig.) Reveal & R.M.King [unknown]
  • Perezia rigida linearifolia Bacig. [unknown]
  • Perezia rigida acuminata Bacig. [unknown]
  • Acourtia rigida linearifolia (Bacig.) Reveal & R.M.King [unknown]
  • Perezia kuhnioides M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Perezia rigida A.Gray [unknown]
  • Acourtia seemannii (A.Gray) Reveal & R.M.King [unknown]
  • Acourtia formosa Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Perezia seemannii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Perezia formosa (D.Don) A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Acourtia fruticosa (also called 'Bushy Acourtia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Argentina. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes, growing up to 1 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive disorders, skin conditions, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acourtia fruticosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia fruticosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When grown in containers, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Acourtia fruticosa

Acourtia fruticosa is native to South America and is commonly found in open, dry habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Acourtia fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia fruticosa?

Acourtia fruticosa

What type of plant is Acourtia fruticosa?

Perennial shrub

Where is Acourtia fruticosa found?

South America

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-99678: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Pablo de La Llave (1773-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'La Llave' in the authors string.
Juan José Martínez de Lexarza (1772-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lex.' in the authors string.