Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
roseopunctata
ID:
1034204

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 668. 1891 [5 Nov 1891]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033542



Common Names

  • Rose-Spotted Humboldtia
  • Rose-Spotted Woodland-star
  • Rose-Spotted Star-of-Bethlehem


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Description

Humboldtia roseopunctata (also called Rose-spotted 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 roseopunctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Humboldtia roseopunctata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humboldtia roseopunctata 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 roseopunctata

Humboldtia roseopunctata is native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100204391: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.