Ateleia tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rudd
Source:
ildis
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.32: 397 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164284
Common Names
- Tomentosa Ateleia
- Ateleia Tomentosa
- Tomentose Ateleia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ateleia tomentosa (also called Ateleia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a thick, woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ateleia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ateleia tomentosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ateleia tomentosa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub native to Mexico. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of poor soils and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Ateleia tomentosa
Ateleia tomentosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ateleia tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ateleia tomentosa?
Ateleia tomentosa
What is the common name of Ateleia tomentosa?
Tomentose Ateleia
What is the natural habitat of Ateleia tomentosa?
Dry open woods and thickets
Species in the Ateleia genus
Ateleia mcvaughii, Ateleia tomentosa, Ateleia albolutescens, Ateleia arsenii, Ateleia guaraya, Ateleia herbert-smithii, Ateleia insularis, Ateleia ovata, Ateleia salicifolia, Ateleia standleyana, Ateleia truncata, Ateleia venezuelensis, Ateleia apetala, Ateleia glazioveana, Ateleia gummifera, Ateleia microcarpa, Ateleia popenoei, Ateleia cubensis, Ateleia pterocarpa, Ateleia martinezii, Ateleia sousae, Ateleia hexandra, Ateleia tenorioi, Ateleia glabrata, Ateleia chiangii, Ateleia chicoasensis, Ateleia nicaraguensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Velva Elaine Rudd (1910-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudd' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ateleia tomentosa Rudd: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.