Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rose) Lavin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
C.H.Stirton (ed.), Advances Legume System.3: 63 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179759
Common Names
- Dwarf Ironwood
- Small Ironwood
- Small Cabimba
Synonyms
- Benthamantha pumila Rose [valid]
- Cracca pumila (Rose) M.E.Jones [valid]
- Benthamantha painteri Rydb. [valid]
Description
Coursetia pumila (also called Dwarf Coursetia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in dry forests, woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Coursetia pumila is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coursetia pumila has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a dense spike. The seeds are small, brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with three leaflets and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coursetia pumila is a shrub native to tropical America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Coursetia pumila
Coursetia pumila is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Chiapas.
Coursetia pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coursetia pumila?
Coursetia pumila
What is the common name of Coursetia pumila?
Pumila
What is the natural habitat of Coursetia pumila?
Tropical and subtropical regions of 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