Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
centralis
ID:
1279815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Rose) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon16: 417 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279153



Common Names

  • Mariosousa centralis
  • Central Mariosousa
  • Central False Tamarind


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Description

Mariosousa centralis (also called Central 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 centralis 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 centralis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Mariosousa centralis 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 centralis

Mariosousa centralis is native to Mexico. It can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, and Oaxaca.

Mariosousa centralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mariosousa centralis?

Mariosousa centralis

What is the common name of Mariosousa centralis?

Centralis

What is the natural habitat of Mariosousa centralis?

Dry forests and scrublands of South America

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' 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.