Humularia reekmansii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bamps
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. & Geogr. Pl.79: 245 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746657
Common Names
- Humularia reekmansii
- Reekmans' Humularia
- Reekmansii Humularia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Humularia reekmansii (also called Reekmans' Humularia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1m in height and has small, white flowers with five petals. It grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia reekmansii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia reekmansii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia reekmansii is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the root system. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular fertilization.
Where to Find Humularia reekmansii
Humularia reekmansii is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. It can be found in open woodlands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Humularia reekmansii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia reekmansii?
Humularia reekmansii
What is the common name of Humularia reekmansii?
Reekmans' Humularia
Where is Humularia reekmansii found?
Humularia reekmansii is found in Australia
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 Rodolphe Joseph Bamps (1932-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bamps' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77103402-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Humularia reekmansii Bamps: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.