Humularia elegantula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 203 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174846
Common Names
- Elegantula Honeysuckle
- Elegant Honeysuckle
- Elegantula Humularia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Humularia elegantula (also called Elegant 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 elegantula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia elegantula has small yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small and brown and the seedling has a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia elegantula 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 elegantula
Humularia elegantula is native to Chile and can be found in the coastal mountain ranges.
Humularia elegantula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia elegantula?
Humularia elegantula
Where is Humularia elegantula found?
Humularia elegantula is found in South America
What type of habitat does Humularia elegantula prefer?
Humularia elegantula 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
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Humularia elegantula P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.