Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herbacea
ID:
169307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
ildis

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat.6: 192 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168636

Common Names

  • Herbacea Zornia
  • Herbacea's Zornia
  • Herbacean Zornia

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Description

Zornia herbacea (also called Herbaceous zornia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Zornia herbacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zornia herbacea has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zornia herbacea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Zornia herbacea

Zornia herbacea is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, sandy soils near the coast.

Zornia herbacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zornia herbacea?

Zornia herbacea

What is the family of Zornia herbacea?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Zornia herbacea?

Herbaceous Zornia

Species in the Zornia genus

Zornia cearensis, Zornia contorta, Zornia cryptantha, Zornia curvata, Zornia filifoliola, Zornia fimbriata, Zornia glaziovii, Zornia harmsiana, Zornia hebecarpa, Zornia herbacea, Zornia lasiocarpa, Zornia megistocarpa, Zornia orbiculata, Zornia pardina, Zornia piurensis, Zornia reticulata, Zornia sericea, Zornia sinaloensis, Zornia thymifolia, Zornia trachycarpa, Zornia ulei, Zornia venosa, Zornia guanipensis, Zornia bracteata, Zornia brasiliensis, Zornia echinocarpa, Zornia flemmingioides, Zornia gardneriana, Zornia glabra, Zornia microphylla, Zornia myriadena, Zornia tenuifolia, Zornia virgata, Zornia burkartii, Zornia multinervosa, Zornia albolutescens, Zornia apiculata, Zornia brevipes, Zornia capensis, Zornia durumuensis, Zornia glochidiata, Zornia latifolia, Zornia linearis, Zornia milneana, Zornia pratensis, Zornia punctatissima, Zornia reptans, Zornia setosa, Zornia songeensis, Zornia leptophylla,

Species in the Fabaceae family