Humularia descampsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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(De Wild. & T.Durand) P.A.Duvig
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174774
Common Names
- Descamps' Hulmul
- Descamps' Hulmul-tree
- Descamps' Humularia
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Humularia descampsii (also called Descamps' Humularia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a small shrub growing to a height of 0.5–1 m. It is found in dry, open, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia descampsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, improve digestion, and reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Humularia descampsii is a deep purple color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a white center. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Humularia descampsii is an annual or biennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a shallow trench and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Humularia descampsii
Humularia descampsii can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah.
Humularia descampsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia descampsii?
Humularia descampsii
What is the common name of Humularia descampsii?
Descamps' lupine
What is the natural habitat of Humularia descampsii?
Dry, rocky soils in open areas
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
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:498730-1: Based on the initial data import