Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mammifera
ID:
1279820

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltdl.) Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon16: 419 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279158



Common Names

  • Mariosousa mammifera
  • Mammiferous Mariosousa
  • Mammiferous False Tamarind


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Description

Mariosousa mammifera (also called Mammiferous 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 mammifera 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 mammifera has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mariosousa mammifera 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 mammifera

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

Mariosousa mammifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mariosousa mammifera?

Mariosousa mammifera

What is the common name of Mariosousa mammifera?

Mammifera mariosousa

What is the natural habitat of Mariosousa mammifera?

Dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in the southwestern United States

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' 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.