439 observations
Willard's Acacia
Mariosousa heterophylla
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Mariosousa
About
Mariosousa heterophylla, also called the palo blanco tree (which is also applied to Ipomoea arborescens), palo liso, guinola, and Willard acacia, is a normally evergreen mimosoid plant in the genus Mariosousa native to Mexico. The Spanish common name translates into 'white stick', defining its peeling white bark. A compound called willardiine, that acts as an agonist in glutamate receptors, can be isolated from M. heterophylla.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Willard's Acacia is Mariosousa heterophylla.
- Willard's Acacia belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Willard's Acacia belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Willard's Acacia belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Willard's Acacia belongs to the order Fabales.
- Willard's Acacia belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- Willard's Acacia belongs to the genus Mariosousa.