Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
70234

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Reveal & R.M.King

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 230 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069563



Common Names

  • Acourtia palmeri
  • Palmer's Acourtia
  • Palmer's Desertparsley


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Description

Acourtia palmeri (also called Palmer's Acourtia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has gray-green foliage and white daisy-like flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acourtia palmeri has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia palmeri is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Mexico. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established.

Where to Find Acourtia palmeri

Acourtia palmeri can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Acourtia palmeri FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Acourtia palmeri?

Acourtia palmeri prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil is best for Acourtia palmeri?

Acourtia palmeri prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

How much sunlight does Acourtia palmeri need?

Acourtia palmeri prefers full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

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-26382: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.