Humularia ciliatodenticulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 194 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174719
Common Names
- Fringed Humularia
- Fringed Toothcup
- Fringed Tooth-cup
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- Geissaspis ciliatodenticulata De Wild. [valid]
Description
Humularia ciliatodenticulata (also called ciliate-toothed lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a hairy stem and is covered with white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia ciliatodenticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of forage for livestock. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia ciliatodenticulata has small, yellow, fluffy flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have compound leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia ciliatodenticulata is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of new growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Humularia ciliatodenticulata
Humularia ciliatodenticulata can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington and east to Idaho and Montana.
Humularia ciliatodenticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia ciliatodenticulata?
Humularia ciliatodenticulata
What is the common name of Humularia ciliatodenticulata?
Fringed lupine
What is the natural habitat of Humularia ciliatodenticulata?
Dry, open woodlands and grasslands
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 ciliatodenticulata (De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.