Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sousai
ID:
179142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arroyo

Source:
ildis

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 26(4): 37. 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178471

Common Names

  • Sousa's Harpalyce
  • Hairy Harpalyce
  • Brazilian Harpalyce

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Description

Harpalyce sousai (also called 'Brazilian Harpalyce', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Harpalyce sousai is used as a food source for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver. Its leaves can be used as a tea substitute and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Harpalyce sousai has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harpalyce sousai is a shrub or small tree that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Harpalyce sousai

Harpalyce sousai is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and old fields.

Harpalyce sousai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harpalyce sousai?

Harpalyce sousai

What is the common name of Harpalyce sousai?

Harpalyce

What is the natural habitat of Harpalyce sousai?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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