Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turbinata
ID:
51087

Status:
valid

Authors:
(La Llave & Lex.) Reveal & R.M.King

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 232 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050416



Common Names

  • Acourtia turbinata
  • Acourtia
  • Acourtia de prado


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Synonyms

  • Acourtia turbinata DC. [unknown]
  • Acourtia formosa D.Don [unknown]
  • Acourtia arachnolepis (B.L.Rob.) Reveal & R.M.King [unknown]
  • Trixis turbinata Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Perezia turbinata La Llave & Lex. [unknown]
  • Acourtia arachnolepis (B.L.Rob.) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Perezia arachnolepis B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Acourtia turbinata (also called Turbinate Acourtia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America and is usually found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia turbinata is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acourtia turbinata has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have opposite, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia turbinata is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Acourtia turbinata

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

Acourtia turbinata FAQ

What is the common name of Acourtia turbinata?

Turbinate acourtia

What is the scientific name of Turbinate acourtia?

Acourtia turbinata

What is the natural habitat of Turbinate acourtia?

Turbinate acourtia is native to Mexico and 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-14895: Based on the initial data import
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.
Pablo de La Llave (1773-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'La Llave' in the authors string.
Juan José Martínez de Lexarza (1772-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lex.' in the authors string.