Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borhidii
ID:
1056574

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Muñiz

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Ci. Biol. Acad. Ci. Cuba1: 134 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055912

Common Names

  • Borhidii Harpalyce
  • Harpalyce borhidii
  • Borhidi's Harpalyce

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Description

Harpalyce borhidii (also called Borhid's Harpalyce, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It typically grows in sandy soils, and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Harpalyce borhidii is used as a cover crop, forage crop, and green manure crop. It is also used as a soil-improver and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Harpalyce borhidii is a yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harpalyce borhidii is a tropical legume that is easy to grow and can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing.

Where to Find Harpalyce borhidii

Harpalyce borhidii is native to tropical America.

Species in the Harpalyce genus

Harpalyce alainii, Harpalyce ekmanii, Harpalyce lepidota, Harpalyce macrocarpa, Harpalyce mexicana, Harpalyce nipensis, Harpalyce pringlei, Harpalyce rupicola, Harpalyce arborescens, Harpalyce brasiliana, Harpalyce cubensis, Harpalyce formosa, Harpalyce hilariana, Harpalyce minor, Harpalyce acunae, Harpalyce baracoensis, Harpalyce cristalensis, Harpalyce flexuosa, Harpalyce foliosa, Harpalyce toaensis, Harpalyce sousai, Harpalyce robusta, Harpalyce parvifolia, Harpalyce macrobotrya, Harpalyce alainii, Harpalyce macedoi, Harpalyce macrocarpa, Harpalyce maisiana, Harpalyce villosa, Harpalyce borhidii, Harpalyce lanata, Harpalyce magnibracteata, Harpalyce correntina, Harpalyce riparia, Harpalyce tombadorensis, Harpalyce torresii, Harpalyce yucatanense, Harpalyce suberosa, Harpalyce sousae, Harpalyce speciosa, Harpalyce greuteri,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-21119: Originally associated with wfo-0000175005
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-21119: Originally associated with wfo-0000175005
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:497374-1: Based on the initial data import