Acourtia cuernavacana
Acourtia cuernavacana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Acourtia cuernavacanana, scientifically known as Acourtia cuernavacanana, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this species is valued in traditional ethnobotany. Researchers study its phytochemical properties to explore potential therapeutic applications and its role in supporting regional biodiversity and wellness.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Perezia Cuernavacana
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Acourtia cuernavacanaSynonyms
- Perezia cuernavacana
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Acourtia. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified by the scientific name Acourtia cuernavacana.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Acourtia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the country of Mexico. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated in the central part of the nation. Additionally, it can be found growing throughout the southwestern territories of Mexico. These locations represent the core areas where the species naturally thrives in the wild. Therefore, its distribution is limited to these specific Mexican landscapes.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Acourtia cuernavacana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Perezone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Perezone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Perezone
- Journal of ethnopharmacology