Wydleria humilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 92 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427636
Common Names
- Wydleria humilis
- Humilis wydleria
- Wydleria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wydleria humilis (also called Low Wydleria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has an upright, branching habit and its leaves are oblong to lanceolate. Wydleria humilis is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Wydleria humilis is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellow-green, in small clusters. Seed: small, black, shiny. Seedlings: with rounded leaves, hairy.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wydleria humilis is a slow-growing shrub that requires a well-draining soil mix and plenty of light. It is best propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It is also possible to propagate by layering.
Where to Find Wydleria humilis
Wydleria humilis is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Wydleria humilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wydleria humilis?
Wydleria humilis
What is the habitat of Wydleria humilis?
It is found in dry and rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.
What is the flowering period of Wydleria humilis?
It flowers from April to June.
Species in the Wydleria genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849996-1: Based on the initial data import