Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Kuntze
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 668. 1891 [5 Nov 1891]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033541
Common Names
- Rözle's Humboldtia
- Rözle's Woodland-star
- Rözle's Star-of-Bethlehem
Description
Humboldtia roezlei (also called Roezl's Humboldtia, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to India and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Humboldtia roezlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Humboldtia roezlei is a white to pale yellow, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Humboldtia roezlei is a tropical shrub native to India. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize during the growing season. It blooms in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Humboldtia roezlei
Humboldtia roezlei is native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Humboldtia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family