Humularia chevalieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 176 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174698
Common Names
- Humularia chevalieri
- Horsehair Lichen
- Horsehair Beard Lichen
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- Geissaspis chevalieri De Wild. [valid]
Description
Humularia chevalieri (also called Chevalier's lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a hairy stem and is covered with blue-green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia chevalieri is a species of plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used for medicinal purposes and to make dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia chevalieri has purple-blue flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are brown, flat and oval-shaped, with a length of 2-3 mm. The seedlings are very small, with two cotyledons and a pair of leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia chevalieri 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 chevalieri
Humularia chevalieri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Humularia chevalieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia chevalieri?
Humularia chevalieri
What is the common name of Humularia chevalieri?
Chevalier's Humularia
What is the natural habitat of Humularia chevalieri?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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 chevalieri (De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.