Humularia corbisieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 192 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174741
Common Names
- Cobweb Houseleek
- Cobweb Sempervivum
- Cobweb Sedum
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- Geissaspis corbisieri De Wild. [valid]
- Geissaspis kapandensis De Wild. [valid]
Description
Humularia corbisieri (also called Corbisier's Humularia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, where it grows in many types of habitat, including chaparral, oak woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia corbisieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make tea. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and to prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia corbisieri 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 corbisieri 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 corbisieri
Humularia corbisieri is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Texas. It can be found in dry, open places such as prairies, hillsides, and roadsides.
Humularia corbisieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia corbisieri?
Humularia corbisieri
What is the common name of Humularia corbisieri?
None
What is the natural habitat of Humularia corbisieri?
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 corbisieri (De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.