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Mexican cologania

Scientific Name: Cologania pulchella

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Mexican Cologania

This page provides information about the plant known as Mexican Cologania, focusing on its botanical characteristics, distribution, and other relevant details.

Considerations for Pets

  • Belongs to the Fabaceae (Legume) family, which could pose risks to certain animals.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant develops a bare stem.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Cologania pulchella Kunth
  • Other Scientific Names: Cologania broussonetii (Balb.) DC.
  • Common Names: Mexican Cologania, Broussonett's Cologania, Wild Bean

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Cologania congesta Rose, C. refuscens Rose (Cologania broussonetii is also a synonym for C. pulchella according to the text).

Distribution and Habitat

  • Primarily found in Mexico. Some species enter the U.S. peripherally in southeastern Arizona.
  • Specific locations mentioned include Michoacán, Mexico; Convalle Mecixi; Real de Monte; and San Luis Potosí.
  • Grows in tropical areas of Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The Mexican Cologania is erect.
  • It develops a bare stem, particularly in the lower part, with many ramifications developing towards the crown.
  • It grows in height, developing a bare stem and creating a thick crown.

Ecological Role

  • Glyphosate-tolerant legumes like Mexican Cologania have been used as cover crops for weed management in tropical areas of Mexico.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Caterpillar hosts on Cologania angustifolia and other Fabaceae species.
  • Adults feed on flower nectar.

Further Information

  • Malezas de Mexico, CONABIO: http://conabioweb.conabio.gob.mx/malezasdemexico/fabaceae/cologania-broussonetii/FICHAS/
  • New Mexico State University: Working Index of New Mexico Vascular Plant Names.