Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
115800

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 20: 35. 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115129



Common Names

  • Desert Thistle
  • Gentry's Acourtia
  • Desert Boneset


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Description

Acourtia gentryi (also called 'Gentry's Acourtia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to the deserts of North America. It has white flowers with long, narrow leaves and prefers to grow in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia gentryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory problems and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acourtia gentryi is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia gentryi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought but will need supplemental watering during dry spells. It is best to divide the plants every 3-4 years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Acourtia gentryi

Acourtia gentryi is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Acourtia gentryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia gentryi?

Acourtia gentryi

What is the common name of Acourtia gentryi?

Gentry's Desertpeony

What is the natural habitat of Acourtia gentryi?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides in the southwestern United States

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-76601: Based on the initial data import
Leticia Cabrera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Cabrera' in the authors string.