Acaciella sousae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Rico) L.Rico
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.59: 328 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275397
Common Names
- Sousae Acaciella
- Acaciella
- Sousae Acaciella Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acaciella sousae (also called Sousa's acaciella, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal cluster of flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodland edges and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Acaciella sousae is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acaciella sousae are small and yellow in color. They are arranged in clusters and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acaciella sousae is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Air layering can be done by cutting a branch and wrapping it in moist sphagnum moss until roots form.
Where to Find Acaciella sousae
Acaciella sousae can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
Acaciella sousae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acaciella sousae?
Acaciella sousae
What is the common name of Acaciella sousae?
Indian Acaciella
What is the natural habitat of Acaciella sousae?
Acaciella sousae is found in the moist deciduous forests of India
Species in the Acaciella genus
Acaciella rosei, Acaciella tequilana, Acaciella sotoi, Acaciella barrancana, Acaciella chamelensis, Acaciella bicolor, Acaciella goldmanii, Acaciella igualensis, Acaciella painteri, Acaciella sousae, Acaciella glauca, Acaciella villosa, Acaciella lemmonii, Acaciella angustissima, Acaciella hartwegii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Maria de Lourdes Rico (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Rico' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Acaciella sousae (L.Rico) L.Rico: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.