Humularia bifoliolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Micheli) P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 200 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174664
Common Names
- Humularia bifoliolata
- Two-leaved Humularia
- Humularia bilobata
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- Geissaspis bifoliolata Micheli [unknown]
- Geissaspis bifoliolata Micheli [valid]
Description
Humularia bifoliolata (also called Two-leaved holly, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, yellow flowers and spiny branches. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia bifoliolata is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Humularia bifoliolata is a small, yellow-green head of flowers. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedling is a small, green plant with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia bifoliolata is a small evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Humularia bifoliolata
Humularia bifoliolata is native to the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas.
Humularia bifoliolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia bifoliolata?
Humularia bifoliolata
What are the common names of Humularia bifoliolata?
Bifoliolate humularia, two-leaved humularia
What is the natural habitat of Humularia bifoliolata?
Humularia bifoliolata is native to Mexico and Central America.
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.
Marc Micheli (1844-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Micheli' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Humularia bifoliolata (Micheli) P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.