Mariosousa acatlensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acatlensis
ID:
1279813
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Seigler & Ebinger
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon16: 417 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279151
Common Names
- Mariosousa acatlensis
- Acatl Mariosousa
- Acatl False Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mariosousa acatlensis (also called Acatl beargrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has thin, narrow leaves and grows in dry, rocky soils in open, dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mariosousa acatlensis is used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an astringent and to treat skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mariosousa acatlensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mariosousa acatlensis is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. Seeds can be sown directly in the garden or started indoors in the late winter.
Where to Find Mariosousa acatlensis
Mariosousa acatlensis is native to Mexico. It can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, and Oaxaca.
Mariosousa acatlensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mariosousa acatlensis?
Mariosousa acatlensis
What is the common name of Mariosousa acatlensis?
Acatlensis
What is the natural habitat of Mariosousa acatlensis?
Dry forests and scrublands of South America
Species in the Mariosousa genus
Mariosousa acatlensis, Mariosousa centralis, Mariosousa compacta, Mariosousa coulteri, Mariosousa dolichostachya, Mariosousa durangensis, Mariosousa mammifera, Mariosousa millefolia, Mariosousa russelliana, Mariosousa salazarii, Mariosousa sericea, Mariosousa usumacintensis, Mariosousa heterophylla, Mariosousa gentryi,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
David Stanley Seigler (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seigler' in the authors string.
John Edwin Ebinger (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ebinger' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mariosousa acatlensis (Benth.) Seigler & Ebinger: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.