Humularia katangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 199 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174909
Common Names
- Humularia Katangensis
- Katanga Humularia
- Katanga's Humularia
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- Geissaspis katangensis De Wild. [valid]
Description
Humularia katangensis (also called Katanga Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in dry, rocky, or sandy soils in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia katangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia katangensis 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.
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Humularia katangensis 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 katangensis
Humularia katangensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South Africa. It can be found in the rainforests of Angola, Congo, and Zambia.
Humularia katangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia katangensis?
Humularia katangensis
What is the common name of Humularia katangensis?
Katanga Humularia
What is the natural habitat of Humularia katangensis?
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
References
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Humularia katangensis (De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.