Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexiae
ID:
29155

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 20: 32 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028484



Common Names

  • Mexican Acourtia
  • Mexican Thistle
  • Mexican Daisy


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Description

Acourtia mexiae (also called Mexican Acourtia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height, with ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia mexiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acourtia mexiae is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia mexiae is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in spring or summer. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Acourtia mexiae

Acourtia mexiae can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Acourtia mexiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia mexiae?

Acourtia mexiae

What type of plant is Acourtia mexiae?

A shrub

Where is Acourtia mexiae found?

It is found in Mexico

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-12753: Based on the initial data import
Leticia Cabrera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Cabrera' in the authors string.