Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby & J.W.Grimes
Source:
ildis
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(2): 128 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194130
Common Names
- Zygia codonocalyx
- Codonocalyx Zygia
- Zygia Codonocalyx
Description
Zygia codonocalyx (also called Codonocalyx Zygia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Zygia codonocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zygia codonocalyx has yellow flowers with a red center, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygia codonocalyx is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Zygia codonocalyx
Zygia codonocalyx can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.
Zygia codonocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygia codonocalyx?
Zygia codonocalyx
What are the common names of Zygia codonocalyx?
Codonocalyx Zygia, Codonocalyx Zygia Tree
What is the natural habitat of Zygia codonocalyx?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Zygia genus
Zygia peckii,
Zygia longifolia,
Zygia latifolia,
Zygia cauliflora,
Zygia cognata,
Zygia conzattii,
Zygia andaquiensis,
Zygia bifoliola,
Zygia brenesii,
Zygia cataractae,
Zygia coccinea,
Zygia cupirensis,
Zygia englesingii,
Zygia hernandezii,
Zygia juruana,
Zygia macbridei,
Zygia megistocarpa,
Zygia palmana,
Zygia paucijugata,
Zygia picramnioides,
Zygia selloi,
Zygia trunciflora,
Zygia confusa,
Zygia guinetii,
Zygia obolingoides,
Zygia odoratissima,
Zygia vasquezii,
Zygia dissitiflora,
Zygia heteroneura,
Zygia multipunctata,
Zygia bangii,
Zygia rubiginosa,
Zygia macbridii,
Zygia inaequalis,
Zygia rhytidocarpa,
Zygia morongii,
Zygia ampla,
Zygia turneri,
Zygia garcia-barrigae,
Zygia biblora,
Zygia unifoliolata,
Zygia pithecolobioides,
Zygia codonocalyx,
Zygia biflora,
Zygia engelsingii,
Zygia nubigena,
Zygia lehmannii,
Zygia pilosula,
Zygia basijuga,
Zygia cuspidata,
Species in the Fabaceae family