Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
amplexifolia
ID:
23501

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humbert) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 83 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022830



Common Names

  • Madhuca prolixa
  • Prolix Mahua
  • Prolix Butter Tree


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Synonyms

  • Senecio amplexifolius Humbert [unknown]

Description

Humbertacalia amplexifolia (also called Amplexifoliate Humbertacalia, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and ovate leaves. It is native to the Caucasus and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Humbertacalia amplexifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Humbertacalia amplexifolia has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humbertacalia amplexifolia is a shrub native to South America. It is easily propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can also be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take several weeks to establish.

Where to Find Humbertacalia amplexifolia

Humbertacalia amplexifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils. It can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

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Asteraceae

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-122069: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.