Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
1050277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club16: 67 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049615



Common Names

  • Hairy Harpalyce
  • Hairy False-Mastic
  • Hairy False-Mastic-Harpalyce


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Description

Harpalyce villosa (also called Hairy Harpalyce, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean region. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and hairy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Harpalyce villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Harpalyce villosa is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harpalyce villosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Harpalyce villosa

Harpalyce villosa can be found in Brazil.

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

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117978-2: Based on the initial data import