Humularia upembae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 200 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175144
Common Names
- Humularia Upembae
- Coffee Senna
- Sickle Senna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Humularia upembae (also called Upemba Humularia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a slender stem and its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and pubescent. It is found in open or disturbed areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia upembae is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia upembae has white flowers with yellow centers and dark green leaves. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia upembae 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 upembae
Humularia upembae is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Humularia upembae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia upembae?
Humularia upembae
What is the common name of Humularia upembae?
Upemba Humularia
What is the natural habitat of Humularia upembae?
Humularia upembae 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 upembae P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.