Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
1334177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Small) Tembrock

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 10: 20 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346631

Common Names

  • Pubescens Humulus
  • Humulus
  • Humulus Pubescens

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Description

Humulus pubescens (also called Hairy Hop, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in grassland, savanna, and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Humulus pubescens is used for its medicinal properties, as a flavoring agent in beer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Humulus pubescens has yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humulus pubescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering in hot climates. It can also be propagated from seed, though it may take several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Humulus pubescens

Humulus pubescens is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Humulus pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Humulus pubescens?

Humulus pubescens

What are the common names of Humulus pubescens?

Downy hop, Downy-leaved hop

What is the natural habitat of Humulus pubescens?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Cannabaceae family

Aphananthe aspera, Aphananthe cuspidata, Aphananthe monoica, Aphananthe philippinensis, Aphananthe sakalava, Cannabis sativa, Celtis adolfi-friderici, Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis balansae, Celtis berteroana, Celtis bifida, Celtis biondii, Celtis boninensis, Celtis brasiliensis, Celtis bungeana, Celtis caucasica, Celtis caudata, Celtis cerasifera, Celtis chekiangensis, Celtis chichape, Celtis conferta, Celtis glabrata, Celtis gomphophylla, Celtis harperi, Celtis hildebrandii, Celtis hypoleuca, Celtis iguanaea, Celtis jamaicensis, Celtis jessoensis, Celtis julianae, Celtis koraiensis, Celtis laevigata, Celtis latifolia, Celtis lindheimeri, Celtis loxensis, Celtis luzonica, Celtis madagascariensis, Celtis mauritiana, Celtis mildbraedii, Celtis occidentalis, Celtis orthacanthos, Celtis pacifica, Celtis pallida, Celtis paniculata, Celtis petenensis, Celtis philippensis, Celtis punctata, Celtis reticulata, Celtis rigescens,

References

Ernest Small (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Small' in the authors string.
Luke R. Tembrock: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tembrock' in the authors string.