Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
186891

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.4: 88 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186220



Common Names

  • Fruticosa Coursetia
  • Coursetia Fruticosa
  • Coursetia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Coursetia tomentosa DC. [illegitimate]
  • Lathyrus fruticosus Cav. [valid]
  • Orobus tomentosus Desf. [valid]
  • Cracca poliophylla Harms [valid]
  • Vicia fruticosa (Cav.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Orobus fruticosus Pers. ex DC. [invalid]
  • Coursetia perplexans J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Vicia tomentosa hort. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Lathyrus tomentosus Steud. [invalid]

Description

Coursetia fruticosa (also called Shrubby Coursetia, among many other common names) is a shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Coursetia fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coursetia fruticosa has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seed is a flat, brown, oblong bean. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coursetia fruticosa is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate drought and flooding. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Coursetia fruticosa

Coursetia fruticosa is native to South America and can be found in the wild in areas such as Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Coursetia fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coursetia fruticosa?

Coursetia fruticosa

What is the common name of Coursetia fruticosa?

Bushy Coursetia

Where is Coursetia fruticosa found?

Coursetia fruticosa is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia

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