Status:
valid
Authors:
Chodat
Source:
ildis
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 4: 880 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165665
Common Names
- Coursetia hassleri
- Hassler's Coursetia
- Coursetia
Synonyms
- Benthamantha caribaea dubia Kuntze [valid]
- Coursetia guaranitica Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
- Cracca corumbae Hoehne [valid]
- Cracca hassleri Chodat [unknown]
- Benthamantha glabrescens (Benth.) Burkart [unknown]
- Cracca caribaea dubia Hassl. [unknown]
- Coursetia guaranitica albiflora Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
- Coursetia guaranitica roseiflora Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
Description
Coursetia hassleri (also called Hassler's Coursetia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical South America, where it is found in the Amazon rainforest and other tropical forests. It typically grows in moist, lowland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Coursetia hassleri is used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as a natural remedy for digestive issues and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coursetia hassleri has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coursetia hassleri is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is frost-tolerant. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and can be used as a hedge or screen.
Where to Find Coursetia hassleri
Coursetia hassleri is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Coursetia hassleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coursetia hassleri?
Coursetia hassleri
What is the common name of Coursetia hassleri?
Hassleri coursetia
Where is Coursetia hassleri found?
Coursetia hassleri is found 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