Humularia elisabethvilleana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 190 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174853
Common Names
- Elisabethville Humularia
- Elisabethville Humularia
- Elisabethville Humularia
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- Geissaspis elisabethvilleana De Wild. [valid]
Description
Humularia elisabethvilleana (also called Elisabethville Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It has a woody stem and pinnately compound leaves. It grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush flats, dry meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Humularia elisabethvilleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Humularia elisabethvilleana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are slender, with dark green leaves and yellow-green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Humularia elisabethvilleana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Humularia elisabethvilleana
Humularia elisabethvilleana can be found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Humularia elisabethvilleana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Humularia elisabethvilleana?
Humularia elisabethvilleana
Where is Humularia elisabethvilleana found?
Humularia elisabethvilleana is found in South America
What type of habitat does Humularia elisabethvilleana prefer?
Humularia elisabethvilleana prefers dry, open habitats
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.
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Humularia elisabethvilleana (De Wild.) P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.