Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 195 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174927
Common Names
- Ledermann's Humularia
- Ledermann's False Rosemary
- Ledermann's Humularia
Synonyms
- Geissaspis ledermannii De Wild. [valid]
Description
Humularia ledermannii (also called Ledermann's Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub 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 ledermannii 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 ledermannii 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 ledermannii 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 ledermannii
Humularia ledermannii is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.
Humularia ledermannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia ledermannii?
Humularia ledermannii
What is the common name of Humularia ledermannii?
Ledermann's Humularia
What is the natural habitat of Humularia ledermannii?
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