Humularia wittei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 194 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175193
Common Names
- Giant Humularia
- Giant Humuleria
- Witte's Humularia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Humularia wittei (also called Witte's Humularia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and flat, twisted pods. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia wittei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Humularia wittei is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped pod. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia wittei can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Humularia wittei
Humularia wittei is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Humularia wittei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia wittei?
Humularia wittei
What is the common name of Humularia wittei?
Witte's Humularia
What is the natural habitat of Humularia wittei?
Dry open woods, thickets, and disturbed areas
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 wittei P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.