Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton & Rose) Seigler & Ebinger
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon16: 418 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279157
Common Names
- Mariosousa durangensis
- Durango Mariosousa
- Durango False Tamarind
Description
Mariosousa durangensis (also called Durango Mariosousa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is found in dry, rocky soils of grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mariosousa durangensis 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 durangensis 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 durangensis 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 durangensis
Mariosousa durangensis is native to Mexico. It can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, and Oaxaca.
Mariosousa durangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mariosousa durangensis?
Mariosousa durangensis
What is the common name of Mariosousa durangensis?
Durango mariosousa
What is the natural habitat of Mariosousa durangensis?
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