Humularia duvigneaudii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Symoens
Source:
ildis
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Publ. Univ. État Elisabethville1: 192 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174836
Common Names
- Duvigneaud's Humularia
- Duvigneaud Humularia
- Duvigneaud's Milkvetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Humularia duvigneaudii (also called Duvigneaud's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It has a woody stem and pinnately compound leaves. It grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush flats, dry meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia duvigneaudii has been used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia duvigneaudii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are slender, with dark green leaves and yellow-green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia duvigneaudii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Humularia duvigneaudii
Humularia duvigneaudii can be found in the Brazilian Cerrado and Caatinga regions.
Humularia duvigneaudii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia duvigneaudii?
Humularia duvigneaudii
Where is Humularia duvigneaudii found?
Humularia duvigneaudii is found in South America
What type of habitat does Humularia duvigneaudii prefer?
Humularia duvigneaudii prefers dry, open habitats
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
Jean-Jacques A. Symoens (1927-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Symoens' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Humularia duvigneaudii Symoens: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.