Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.22: 356 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173627
Common Names
- Harpalyce Suberosa
- Corky-Stemmed Harpalyce
- Corkystem Harpalyce
Synonyms
- Harpalyce suberosa purpurea Borhidi & O.Muñiz [unknown]
Description
Harpalyce suberosa (also called Suberose Harpalyce, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Harpalyce suberosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes, hypertension, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Harpalyce suberosa has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Harpalyce suberosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Harpalyce suberosa
Harpalyce suberosa is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open woodlands and disturbed sites.
Harpalyce suberosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Harpalyce suberosa?
Harpalyce suberosa
What is the common name of Harpalyce suberosa?
Hairy Harpalyce
What is the natural habitat of Harpalyce suberosa?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
What is the flower color of Harpalyce suberosa?
White to pinkish-purple
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