Humularia pseudaeschynomene - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.27: 443 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175033
Common Names
- False Eschynomene Humularia
- False Eschynomene Wood-Violet
- False Eschynomene Bean-Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Humularia pseudaeschynomene (also called Pseudaeschynomene Humularia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are alternate and pinnately compound with 3-5 leaflets. It produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia pseudaeschynomene is a popular ornamental plant, and is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a border plant. It can also be used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Humularia pseudaeschynomene are small, yellow-green in color, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia pseudaeschynomene is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the plant should be divided into small clumps of 3-4 stems. The clumps should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Humularia pseudaeschynomene
Humularia pseudaeschynomene is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Humularia pseudaeschynomene FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia pseudaeschynomene?
Humularia pseudaeschynomene
What is the common name of Humularia pseudaeschynomene?
False eschynomene
What is the family of Humularia pseudaeschynomene?
Fabaceae
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
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Humularia pseudaeschynomene Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.