Coursetia guatemalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rudd
Source:
ildis
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia25: 257 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164326
Common Names
- Guatemalan Coursetia
- Pink-Flowered Coursetia
- Coral-Flowered Coursetia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coursetia guatemalensis (also called Coursetia, 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
Coursetia guatemalensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Coursetia guatemalensis are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coursetia guatemalensis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub native to South America. 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 Coursetia guatemalensis
Coursetia guatemalensis is native to Guatemala and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the country.
Coursetia guatemalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coursetia guatemalensis?
Coursetia guatemalensis
What is the common name of Coursetia guatemalensis?
Guatemalan Coursetia
What is the natural habitat of Coursetia guatemalensis?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Coursetia genus
Coursetia guatemalensis, Coursetia hintonii, Coursetia axillaris, Coursetia brachyrhachis, Coursetia hassleri, Coursetia madrensis, Coursetia mollis, Coursetia planipetiolata, Coursetia polyphylla, Coursetia tumbezensis, Coursetia dubia, Coursetia glandulosa, Coursetia grandiflora, Coursetia rostrata, Coursetia vicioides, Coursetia ferruginea, Coursetia caribaea, Coursetia glabella, Coursetia pumila, Coursetia insomniifolia, Coursetia oaxacensis, Coursetia robinioides, Coursetia paniculata, Coursetia elliptica, Coursetia apantensis, Coursetia paucifoliolata, Coursetia maraniona, Coursetia cajamarcana, Coursetia hidalgoana, Coursetia barrancana, Coursetia gracilis, Coursetia intermontana, Coursetia andina, Coursetia fruticosa, Coursetia chiapensis, Coursetia brachyrrachis, Coursetia tumhezensis, Coursetia caatingicola, Coursetia greenmanii, Coursetia mollis, Coursetia grandiflora, Coursetia astragalina, Coursetia diversifolia,
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: Coursetia guatemalensis Rudd: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.