Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
trichothyrsa
ID:
1050375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049713



Common Names

  • Trichothyrsa Mauria
  • Trichothyrsa Velvetpod
  • Trichothyrsa False-Acacia


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Description

Mauria trichothyrsa (also called 'Palo de Piedra', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single, straight trunk and a rounded crown, with leaves that are alternate, oblong, and entire. It is found in tropical dry forests and deciduous forests, usually on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mauria trichothyrsa is a species of flowering plant that is native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mauria trichothyrsa is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mauria trichothyrsa 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 trichothyrsa

Mauria trichothyrsa 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,