Ateleia sousae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Linares
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. Autón. México, Bot.72: 90 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261974
Common Names
- Ateleia sousae
- Sousae's Ateleia
- Sousae Ateleia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ateleia sousae (also called Sousa's ateleia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is a shrub growing to 2 m tall, with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem bearing a few leaves and a few flowers. The flowers are yellow, with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Ateleia sousae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ateleia sousae are small and yellowish-white in color. The seeds are small, dark-brown and slightly glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.
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Ateleia sousae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Ateleia sousae
Ateleia sousae can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ateleia sousae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ateleia sousae?
Ateleia sousae
What is the natural habitat of Ateleia sousae?
Dry rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia
What is the flowering season of Ateleia sousae?
Spring to early summer
Species in the Ateleia genus
Ateleia mcvaughii, Ateleia tomentosa, Ateleia albolutescens, Ateleia arsenii, Ateleia guaraya, Ateleia herbert-smithii, Ateleia insularis, Ateleia ovata, Ateleia salicifolia, Ateleia standleyana, Ateleia truncata, Ateleia venezuelensis, Ateleia apetala, Ateleia glazioveana, Ateleia gummifera, Ateleia microcarpa, Ateleia popenoei, Ateleia cubensis, Ateleia pterocarpa, Ateleia martinezii, Ateleia sousae, Ateleia hexandra, Ateleia tenorioi, Ateleia glabrata, Ateleia chiangii, Ateleia chicoasensis, Ateleia nicaraguensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
José Linares (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Linares' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ateleia sousae J.Linares: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.