Humularia affinis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 184 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174522
Common Names
- Humularia Affinis
- Giant Sensitive Plant
- Gimpy Sensitive Plant
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- Geissaspis affinis De Wild. [valid]
Description
Humularia affinis (also called White-flowered sensitive plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the legume family. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is typically found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia affinis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia affinis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two leaflets and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia affinis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 8 feet (2.4 m). It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is easily propagated from seed, which can be sown in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Humularia affinis
Humularia affinis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Humularia affinis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia affinis?
Humularia affinis
What are the common names of Humularia affinis?
Humularia, Humularia affinis
What are the uses of Humularia affinis?
Humularia affinis is used for medicinal purposes and as a food source.
Species in the Humularia genus
Humularia bianoensis, Humularia affinis, Humularia anceps, Humularia apiculata, Humularia bequaertii, Humularia bifoliolata, Humularia callensii, Humularia chevalieri, Humularia ciliatodenticulata, Humularia corbisieri, Humularia descampsii, Humularia drepanocephala, Humularia duvigneaudii, Humularia elegantula, Humularia elisabethvilleana, Humularia kapiriensis, Humularia kassneri, Humularia katangensis, Humularia ledermannii, Humularia magnistipulata, Humularia mendoncae, Humularia meyeri-johannis, Humularia minima, Humularia multifoliolata, Humularia pseudaeschynomene, Humularia renieri, Humularia rosea, Humularia submarginalis, Humularia sudanica, Humularia tenuis, Humularia upembae, Humularia welwitschii, Humularia wittei, Humularia reekmansii, Humularia descampsii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Humularia affinis (De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.