Acourtia venturae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venturae
ID:
38742
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 420 (fig. 3) (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038071
Common Names
- Ventura's Acourtia
- Acourtia venturae
- Ventura Acourtia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acourtia venturae (also called Ventura's acourtia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry grassland and rocky hillsides. It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and dark green, leathery leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Acourtia venturae is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It also has edible fruits that can be used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acourtia venturae has small, yellow flowers with a white center and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and green with thin stems and small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acourtia venturae is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Acourtia venturae
Acourtia venturae is found in Mexico.
Acourtia venturae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acourtia venturae?
Acourtia venturae
What type of plant is Acourtia venturae?
It is a perennial shrub
Where does Acourtia venturae grow?
It grows in dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern 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-13681: Based on the initial data import
Leticia Cabrera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Cabrera' in the authors string.