Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humboldtii
ID:
60889

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 395. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060218



Common Names

  • Humboldt's Acourtia
  • Humboldt's Coyotillo
  • Desert Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Dumerilia humboldtii Less. [unknown]
  • Acourtia alamanii (DC.) Reveal & R.M.King [unknown]
  • Perezia adnata A.Gray [unknown]
  • Jungia humboldtii Less. [unknown]
  • Perdicium senecioides Willd. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Perezia alamanii (DC.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Perezia humboldtii (Less.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Jungia alamanii DC. [unknown]
  • Acourtia humboldtii humboldtii [unknown]
  • Perezia adnata adnata [unknown]
  • Perezia alamanii alamanii [unknown]
  • Acourtia alamanii adnata (A.Gray) Reveal & R.M.King [unknown]
  • Dumerilia alamanii DC. [unknown]
  • Acourtia alamanii alamanii [unknown]
  • Perezia adnata oolepis Bartlett [unknown]
  • Perezia alamanii adnata Bacig. [unknown]

Description

Acourtia humboldtii (also called Humboldt's Acourtia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are pinnate with toothed margins. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia humboldtii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acourtia humboldtii has yellow flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia humboldtii is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Acourtia humboldtii

Acourtia humboldtii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and chaparral.

Acourtia humboldtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia humboldtii?

Acourtia humboldtii

What is the common name of Acourtia humboldtii?

Humboldt's Acourtia

What is the natural habitat of Acourtia humboldtii?

It is native to Mexico, where it grows in dry grassland and scrub at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

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-17279: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.