Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliana
ID:
171257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)3: 210 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170586



Common Names

  • Brazilian Harpalyce
  • Brazil Harpalyce
  • Harpalyce Brasiliana


Searching for Harpalyce brasiliana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Harpalyce brasiliana brasiliana [unknown]
  • Harpalyce brasiliana sericea Arroyo [valid]

Description

Harpalyce brasiliana (also called Harpalyce brasiliana, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading crown. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Harpalyce brasiliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Harpalyce brasiliana has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Harpalyce brasiliana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Harpalyce brasiliana is a shrub native to South America. It is propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Harpalyce brasiliana

Harpalyce brasiliana is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woods, roadsides, and disturbed sites.

Harpalyce brasiliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harpalyce brasiliana?

Harpalyce brasiliana

What type of plant is Harpalyce brasiliana?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Harpalyce brasiliana?

Dry forests and scrublands

Species in the Harpalyce genus

Harpalyce alainii, Harpalyce ekmanii, Harpalyce lepidota, Harpalyce macrocarpa, Harpalyce mexicana, Harpalyce nipensis, Harpalyce pringlei, Harpalyce rupicola, Harpalyce arborescens, Harpalyce brasiliana, Harpalyce cubensis, Harpalyce formosa, Harpalyce hilariana, Harpalyce minor, Harpalyce acunae, Harpalyce baracoensis, Harpalyce cristalensis, Harpalyce flexuosa, Harpalyce foliosa, Harpalyce toaensis, Harpalyce sousai, Harpalyce robusta, Harpalyce parvifolia, Harpalyce macrobotrya, Harpalyce alainii, Harpalyce macedoi, Harpalyce macrocarpa, Harpalyce maisiana, Harpalyce villosa, Harpalyce borhidii, Harpalyce lanata, Harpalyce magnibracteata, Harpalyce correntina, Harpalyce riparia, Harpalyce tombadorensis, Harpalyce torresii, Harpalyce yucatanense, Harpalyce suberosa, Harpalyce sousae, Harpalyce speciosa, Harpalyce greuteri,

Species in the Fabaceae family