Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hondurana
ID:
44411

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 38: 466 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043740



Common Names

  • Acourtia hondurana
  • Honduran Acourtia
  • Honduran Whitetop


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Synonyms

  • Acourtia belizeana B.L.Turner [unknown]

Description

Acourtia hondurana (also called Honduran Whitetop, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia hondurana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acourtia hondurana is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia hondurana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Acourtia hondurana

Acourtia hondurana is native to Central America and can be found in dry, rocky, or sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and along roadsides.

Acourtia hondurana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia hondurana?

Acourtia hondurana

What is the common name of Acourtia hondurana?

Honduran Acourtia

What is the natural habitat of Acourtia hondurana?

It is native to Central 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-14231: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.