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sacapellote
Scientific Name: Acourtia microcephala
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Actia microcephala: Sacapellote
Actia microcephala is a perennial herb in the daisy family, Asteraceae, commonly known as sacapellote.
Common Names
- Sacapellote
- Purple Head
- Perezia
- California Desert-Peony
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Actia microcephala DC.
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
- Synonym: Perezia microcephala
- Nomenclatural Reference: Prodr. A. P. de Candolle 7(1): 66. 1838
- The species was named in honor of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Catherine Gibbs.
Distribution and Habitat
Actia microcephala is native to southern California and Baja California. It is often found in dry, sunny habitats and open grasslands.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Actia microcephala is described as a tall perennial herb.
- It has large, heart-shaped leaves.
- The plant often has one or several stems arising from a woody caudex.
- It is considered a subshrub forb/herb with a perennial duration.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant is known to attract Megachilid bees.
- It also serves as a host plant for butterflies, including the Funereal Duskywing skipper.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Actia microcephala.
- Flickr Hive Mind is a data mining tool for the Flickr photography database with photos tagged with Sacapellote.