Zapoteca balsasensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.M.Hern.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa239: 233 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344455
Common Names
- Zapoteca
- Balsasensis
- Balsasensis Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zapoteca balsasensis (also called 'Balsasensis Zapoteca', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Zapoteca balsasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zapoteca balsasensis is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zapoteca balsasensis is a shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Zapoteca balsasensis
Zapoteca balsasensis is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Zapoteca balsasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zapoteca balsasensis?
Zapoteca balsasensis
What is the common name of Zapoteca balsasensis?
Balsas Zapoteca
What is the natural habitat of Zapoteca balsasensis?
Tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America
Species in the Zapoteca genus
Zapoteca tetragona, Zapoteca caracasana, Zapoteca formosa, Zapoteca lambertiana, Zapoteca mollis, Zapoteca portoricensis, Zapoteca aculeata, Zapoteca alinae, Zapoteca andina, Zapoteca costaricensis, Zapoteca filipes, Zapoteca nervosa, Zapoteca scutellifera, Zapoteca amazonica, Zapoteca microcephala, Zapoteca tehuana, Zapoteca media, Zapoteca ravenii, Zapoteca gracilis, Zapoteca sousae, Zapoteca quichoi, Zapoteca balsasensis, Zapoteca cruzii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Héctor Manuel Hernández (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hern.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77151785-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Zapoteca balsasensis H.M.Hern.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.