Humularia sudanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 196 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175126
Common Names
- Sudanese Humularia
- Hairy Humularia
- Hairy Woodrush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Humularia sudanica (also called Sudanica 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 sudanica is used as a source of firewood, timber, and charcoal, and its bark is used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia sudanica 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 sudanica is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. 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 sudanica
Humularia sudanica is native to Sudan and can be found in the dry savannas of the region.
Humularia sudanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia sudanica?
Humularia sudanica
What is the common name of Humularia sudanica?
Sudanese Humularia
What is the natural habitat of Humularia sudanica?
Humularia sudanica is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Africa.
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Humularia sudanica P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.