Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Seigler & Ebinger
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon16: 417 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279155
Common Names
- Mariosousa coulteri
- Coulter's Mariosousa
- Coulter's False Tamarind
Description
Mariosousa coulteri (also called Coulter's 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 coulteri 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
Mariosousa coulteri has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mariosousa coulteri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Mariosousa coulteri
Mariosousa coulteri is native to Mexico. It can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, and Oaxaca.
Mariosousa coulteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mariosousa coulteri?
Mariosousa coulteri
What is the common name of Mariosousa coulteri?
Coulter's mariosousa
What is the natural habitat of Mariosousa coulteri?
Dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in the southwestern United States
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