Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.Don) B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 38: 460 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119619
Common Names
- Acourtia runcinata
- Runcinata Acourtia
- Runcinata
Synonyms
- Perezia runcinata Lag. ex D.Don [unknown]
- Perezia runcinata (Lag. ex D.Don) Lag. ex A.Gray [deprecated]
Description
Acourtia runcinata (also called Runcinate Acourtia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes, and has yellow flowers and narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Acourtia runcinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acourtia runcinata is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acourtia runcinata is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Acourtia runcinata
Acourtia runcinata can be found in dry, sandy, or gravelly soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Acourtia runcinata FAQ
What type of plant is Acourtia runcinata?
Acourtia runcinata is a perennial herb in the sunflower family.
Where does Acourtia runcinata grow?
Acourtia runcinata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
What is the growth habit of Acourtia runcinata?
Acourtia runcinata is an erect, branching perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall.
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,