Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 185 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174890
Common Names
- Kassner's Humularia
- Kassner's Woodland Star
- Kassner's Star-Cluster
Synonyms
- Geissaspis kassneri De Wild. [valid]
Description
Humularia kassneri (also called Kassner's Humularia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia kassneri has been used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Humularia kassneri var. vanderystii (De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.
Humularia kassneri var. kassneri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia kassneri has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small, dark brown and flat. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Humularia kassneri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month.
Where to Find Humularia kassneri
Humularia kassneri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Humularia kassneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia kassneri?
Humularia kassneri
What is the common name of Humularia kassneri?
Kassner's Humularia
What is the natural habitat of Humularia kassneri?
Moist, sandy, or clay soils in open areas, such as hillsides, roadsides, and open woodlands
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