Zapoteca tehuana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.M.Hern.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.76: 853 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184913
Common Names
- Zapoteca Tehuana
- Tehuano Zapotec
- Tehuana Zapotec
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zapoteca tehuana (also called Tehuacan Zapotec, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has dark green, pinnate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, often in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Zapoteca tehuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zapoteca tehuana has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zapoteca tehuana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not over-watered. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
Where to Find Zapoteca tehuana
Zapoteca tehuana can be found in Mexico.
Zapoteca tehuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zapoteca tehuana?
Zapoteca tehuana
What is the common name of Zapoteca tehuana?
Tehuana
What is the natural habitat of Zapoteca tehuana?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Zapoteca tehuana H.M.Hern.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.