Humularia anceps - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 193 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174544
Common Names
- Hairy Humularia
- Humularia Hairy
- Hairy Humularia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Humularia anceps (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 anceps 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
The flower of Humularia anceps is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia anceps is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Humularia anceps
Humularia anceps is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Humularia anceps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia anceps?
Humularia anceps
What is the common name of Humularia anceps?
Anceps Humularia
What is the family of Humularia anceps?
Asteraceae
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Humularia anceps P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.