Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
175825

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taub.) P.A.Duvign.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 182 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175154

Common Names

  • Welwitschia Senna
  • Welwitschia Coffee Senna
  • Welwitschia-Leaf Senna

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Synonyms

  • Damapana welwitschii (Taub.) Hiern [valid]
  • Smithia welwitschii Taub. [valid]
  • Geissaspis welwitschii (Taub.) Baker f. [valid]

Description

Humularia welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's 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 welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a windbreak and to provide shade.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Humularia welwitschii var. gossweileri (Baker f.) P.A.Duvign.
Humularia welwitschii var. lundaensis (P.A.Duvign.) Verdc.
Humularia welwitschii var. welwitschii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Humularia welwitschii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Humularia welwitschii 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 welwitschii

Humularia welwitschii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It is found in dry open areas, often near the coast.

Humularia welwitschii FAQ

What are the common names of Humularia welwitschii?

African daisy, African daisy-bush, and Welwitsch’s daisy

What is the growth habit of Humularia welwitschii?

It is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall

What is the native range of Humularia welwitschii?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

Species in the Humularia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.