Humularia bequaertii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 183 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174631
Common Names
- Humularia bequaertii
- Bequaert's Humularia
- Humularia Bequaertii
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- Geissaspis bequaertii De Wild. [valid]
Description
Humularia bequaertii (also called 'Bequaert's Sensitive Plant', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, bipinnate leaves and pinkish-white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia bequaertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of firewood and fodder.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Humularia bequaertii var. purpureocoerulea (P.A.Duvign.) Verdc.Humularia bequaertii var. bequaertii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Humularia bequaertii is a yellow, globular head of up to 25 small flowers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia bequaertii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Humularia bequaertii
Humularia bequaertii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, and Congo.
Humularia bequaertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia bequaertii?
Humularia bequaertii
What is the common name of Humularia bequaertii?
Bequaertii Humularia
What is the natural habitat of Humularia bequaertii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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 bequaertii (De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.