Mariosousa compacta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
1279816
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rose) Seigler & Ebinger
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon16: 417 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279154
Common Names
- Mariosousa compacta
- Compact Mariosousa
- Compact False Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mariosousa compacta (also called Compact beargrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has thin, narrow leaves and grows in dry, rocky soils in open, dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mariosousa compacta 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 compacta 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mariosousa compacta is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. Seeds can be sown directly in the garden or started indoors in the late winter.
Where to Find Mariosousa compacta
Mariosousa compacta is native to Mexico. It can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, and Oaxaca.
Mariosousa compacta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mariosousa compacta?
Mariosousa compacta
What is the common name of Mariosousa compacta?
Compact mariosousa
What is the natural habitat of Mariosousa compacta?
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
References
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' 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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mariosousa compacta (Rose) Seigler & Ebinger: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.