Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandifolia
ID:
116558

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 229 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115887

Common Names

  • Bigflower Acourtia
  • Desert Thistle
  • Bigflower False Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Perezia grandifolia S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Acourtia grandifolia (also called Large-leaf Acourtia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acourtia grandifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rock gardens. It is drought-tolerant and has good disease resistance. It also attracts pollinators and provides food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acourtia grandifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acourtia grandifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and in an area with good air circulation.

Where to Find Acourtia grandifolia

Acourtia grandifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in parts of the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.

Acourtia grandifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acourtia grandifolia?

Acourtia grandifolia

What is the common name of Acourtia grandifolia?

Largeleaf acourtia

What is the natural habitat of Acourtia grandifolia?

Dry, rocky slopes and canyons

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-77316: 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.