Humularia submarginalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.27: 440 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175117
Common Names
- Hairy Humularia
- Hairy Woodrush
- Hairy Wood-rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Humularia submarginalis (also called Submarginalis humularia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 6 m. It is native to the coastal areas of South Africa and Namibia. It can be found in coastal dunes, sandy soils, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia submarginalis is used as a source of firewood, timber, and charcoal, and its bark is used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia submarginalis has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia submarginalis is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.
Where to Find Humularia submarginalis
Humularia submarginalis is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Humularia submarginalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia submarginalis?
Humularia submarginalis
What is the family of Humularia submarginalis?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Humularia submarginalis?
Mimosa
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 submarginalis Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.