Tamaulipa Explained

Tamaulipa is a genus of flowering plants in the tribe Eupatorieae within the family Asteraceae.^{[1] [2]} It is monotypic, being represented by the single species Tamaulipa azurea, commonly known as blue boneset. The generic name refers to the State of Tamaulipas in northeastern Mexico, and to the Tamaulipan mezquital scrubland, which covers much of the state. The species also occurs in the extreme southern part of Texas (Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy Counties) in the United States.^[3] It is a climbing shrub or non-twining vine that grows to about 2to and has bluish or blue lavender flowers.^{[4] [5]}

It has medicinal value and can be used in beverages.^[6]

Classification

Tamaulipa is in the tribe Eupatorieae of the family Asteraceae. Its closest relatives in the tribe are unclear; both Conoclinium and Chromolaena have been proposed.^[7]

Notes and References

1. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/13786420#page/165/mode/1up King, Robert Merrill & Robinson, Harold Ernest. 1971. Phytologia 22(3): 153-155
2. http://www.tropicos.org/Name/40009842 Tropicos, Tamaulipa R.M. King & H. Rob.
3. Web site: Tamaulipa R. M. King & H. Robinson . . 2010-02-02.
4. Book: Everitt, J. H. . Trees, Shrubs, and Cacti of South Texas . Dale Lynn Drawe . Robert I. Lonard . Texas Tech University Press . 2002 . 978-0-89672-473-0 . 38.
5. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Tamaulipa%20azurea.png Biota of North America Program 2013 county distribution map
6. Anales del Instituto de Biología serie Botánica . Univ. Nac. Autón. México . 62 . 1 . 1–38 . 1991 . Plantas Útiles de Tamaulipas, México . Luis Hernández Sandoval . Claudia González Romo . Francisco Gomzález Medrano . Spanish . 0185-254X .
7. Web site: Tamaulipa azurea (A. P. de Candolle) R. M. King & H. Robinson . .