Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
greenmanii
ID:
1036761

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Millsp.) R.Duno & Carnevali

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.35: 293 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036099



Common Names

  • Coursetia greenmanii
  • Greenman's Coursetia
  • Greenman's Coursetia Tree


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Description

Coursetia greenmanii (also called Coursetia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small shrub with purple flowers and is native to the tropical forests of Central America. It grows in humid areas, such as in the understory of tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Coursetia greenmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coursetia greenmanii has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coursetia greenmanii is a perennial shrub native to the tropics of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can tolerate drought conditions. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Coursetia greenmanii

Coursetia greenmanii is native to Central America and can be found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

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

Charles Frederick Millspaugh (1854-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Millsp.' in the authors string.
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.