Coursetia caatingicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.P.Queiroz
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.36: 75 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748468
Common Names
- Coursetia caatingicola
- Caatingicola Coursetia
- Caatingicola Coursetia Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coursetia caatingicola (also called Caatinga Coursetia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to Brazil. It grows in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes and ridges.
Uses & Benefits
Coursetia caatingicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coursetia caatingicola is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two leaflets.
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Coursetia caatingicola can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few roots and some leaves. The sections should be replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Coursetia caatingicola
Coursetia caatingicola can be found in Mexico.
Coursetia caatingicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coursetia caatingicola?
Coursetia caatingicola
What is the common name of Coursetia caatingicola?
Caatinga Coursetia
What is the natural habitat of Coursetia caatingicola?
Tropical dry forests in Brazil
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
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60455942-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Coursetia caatingicola L.P.Queiroz: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.