Humularia drepanocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 190 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174795
Common Names
- Hairy Humularia
- Hairy Helmetflower
- Drepanocephala
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- Geissaspis drepanocephala Baker [valid]
Description
Humularia drepanocephala (also called hooked-spur milkvetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it is found in desert and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia drepanocephala is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Humularia drepanocephala var. homblei (De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.Humularia drepanocephala var. forcipiformis P.A.Duvign.
Humularia drepanocephala var. drepanocephala
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia drepanocephala has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Humularia drepanocephala 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 drepanocephala
Humularia drepanocephala can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Humularia drepanocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia drepanocephala?
Humularia drepanocephala
What is the common name of Humularia drepanocephala?
Drepanocephal lupine
What is the natural habitat of Humularia drepanocephala?
Dry, sandy 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
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Humularia drepanocephala (Baker) P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.