Coursetia gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lavin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr.21: 137 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179810
Common Names
- Gracilis Coursetia
- Coursetia Gracilis
- Coursetia Gracilis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coursetia gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coursetia gracilis 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 gracilis
Coursetia gracilis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical dry forests.
Coursetia gracilis FAQ
What is the common name of Coursetia gracilis?
Graceful coursetia
What is the scientific name of Graceful coursetia?
Coursetia gracilis
What is the habitat of Coursetia gracilis?
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 gracilis Lavin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.