Humularia bianoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 178 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173782
Common Names
- Humularia bianoensis
- Humularia bianensis
- Humularia bianosensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Humularia bianoensis (also called Biano Humularia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in the moist lowland forests of the Congo Basin. The shrub grows to a height of 1–2 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. Its bark is grey-brown and its leaves are pinnate with 3–7 leaflets.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia bianoensis is used for making furniture, woodworking, and as a source of fuel. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Humularia bianoensis is a white or yellowish-white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a flat, oblong, dark brown bean. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia bianoensis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Humularia bianoensis
Humularia bianoensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils.
Humularia bianoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia bianoensis?
Humularia bianoensis
What is the common name of Humularia bianoensis?
Bianco's Humularia
What is the habitat of Humularia bianoensis?
It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and woodland edges
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:498724-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Humularia bianoensis P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.