Coursetia andina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lavin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr.21: 133 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179812
Common Names
- Coursetia andina
- Andean coursetia
- Purple coursetia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coursetia andina (also called Andean Coursetia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It typically grows in dry forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Coursetia andina is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder for livestock. It is also used to make furniture, tools, and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coursetia andina has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a dense spike. The seeds are small, brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with three leaflets and a single stem.
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Coursetia andina can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Coursetia andina
Coursetia andina is native to Peru and can be found in dry tropical forests.
Coursetia andina FAQ
What is the common name of Coursetia andina?
Andean coursetia
What is the scientific name of Andean coursetia?
Coursetia andina
What is the habitat of Coursetia andina?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Coursetia genus
Coursetia guatemalensis, Coursetia hintonii, Coursetia axillaris, Coursetia brachyrhachis, Coursetia hassleri, Coursetia madrensis, Coursetia mollis, Coursetia planipetiolata, Coursetia polyphylla, Coursetia tumbezensis, Coursetia dubia, Coursetia glandulosa, Coursetia grandiflora, Coursetia rostrata, Coursetia vicioides, Coursetia ferruginea, Coursetia caribaea, Coursetia glabella, Coursetia pumila, Coursetia insomniifolia, Coursetia oaxacensis, Coursetia robinioides, Coursetia paniculata, Coursetia elliptica, Coursetia apantensis, Coursetia paucifoliolata, Coursetia maraniona, Coursetia cajamarcana, Coursetia hidalgoana, Coursetia barrancana, Coursetia gracilis, Coursetia intermontana, Coursetia andina, Coursetia fruticosa, Coursetia chiapensis, Coursetia brachyrrachis, Coursetia tumhezensis, Coursetia caatingicola, Coursetia greenmanii, Coursetia mollis, Coursetia grandiflora, Coursetia astragalina, Coursetia diversifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Matt Lavin (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavin' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Coursetia andina Lavin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.