Humularia minima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutch.) P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 204 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174985
Common Names
- Minima Humularia
- Minima False-Foxglove
- Minima False Foxglove
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- Geissaspis minima Hutch. [valid]
Description
Humularia minima (also called Humularia mendoncae, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in limestone soils.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Humularia minima sub. minimaHumularia minima sub. flabelliformis (P.A.Duvign.) Verdc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia minima has small, bright white flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Humularia minima is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 6-12 inches. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in the spring and divisions should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Humularia minima
Humularia minima is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Humularia minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia minima?
Humularia minima
What is the family of Humularia minima?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Humularia minima?
Small Humularia
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.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Humularia minima (Hutch.) P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.