Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
1050353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 571 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049691



Common Names

  • Silky Mauria
  • Silky Velvetpod
  • Silky False-Acacia


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Description

Mauria sericea (also called Silky Mauria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry habitats, such as open fields and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mauria sericea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mauria sericea has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mauria sericea is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Mauria sericea

Mauria sericea is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,