Humularia callensii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 182 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174686
Common Names
- Humularia
- Mountain Heliotrope
- Woodland Heliotrope
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Humularia callensii (also called Callens' 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 callensii 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 callensii is a yellow to orange pea-like flower. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia callensii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained soil. It is best to keep the cuttings in a warm, sunny position until they are established.
Where to Find Humularia callensii
Humularia callensii is native to Europe and can be found in woodlands, grasslands, and other habitats.
Humularia callensii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia callensii?
Humularia callensii
What are the common names of Humularia callensii?
Callens' humularia, Callens' false tamarind
What is the natural habitat of Humularia callensii?
Humularia callensii is native to Mexico.
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 callensii P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.