Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
23650

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Reveal & R.M.King

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27(4): 230 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022979



Common Names

  • Nana Coyote Brush
  • Nana Desert Thistle
  • Nana False Dandelion


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Description

Acourtia nana (also called Dwarf Desertpeony, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, open habitats such as deserts and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acourtia nana has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia nana is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Mexico and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm long. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of sand and peat moss and keep them in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Acourtia nana

Acourtia nana is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Acourtia nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia nana?

Acourtia nana

What is the common name of Acourtia nana?

Nana

Where is Acourtia nana found?

It is found in the western 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-122212: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.