Status:
valid
Authors:
Rudd
Source:
ildis
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia25: 258 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164328
Common Names
- Hinton's Coursetia
- Hinton's Pink-Flowered Coursetia
- Hinton's Coral-Flowered Coursetia
Description
Coursetia hintonii (also called Coursetia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a thick, woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Coursetia hintonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Coursetia hintonii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coursetia hintonii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of poor soils and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Coursetia hintonii
Coursetia hintonii is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the country.
Coursetia hintonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coursetia hintonii?
Coursetia hintonii
What is the common name of Coursetia hintonii?
Hinton's Coursetia
What is the natural habitat of Coursetia hintonii?
Tropical rainforests of 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