Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) Britton & Rose
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 40 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187090
Common Names
- Zygia conzattii
- Conzattii Zygia
- Conzattii's Zygia
Synonyms
- Calliandra conzattii Standl. [valid]
- Pithecellobium conzattii (Standl.) Standl. [valid]
- Pithecellobium disciferum Lundell [valid]
- Pithecellobium recordii Standl. [valid]
- Zygia recordii Standl. [unknown]
- Zygia scopulina (Brandegee) Britton & Rose [valid]
- Pithecolobium conzattii (Standl.) Standl. [unknown]
- Calliandra scopulina Brandegee [valid]
- Pithecellobium scopulinum (Brandegee) Standl. [valid]
- Zygia recordii Britton & Rose [valid]
Description
Zygia conzattii (also called Conzatti's Zygia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a greyish-brown bark and grows up to 10 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Zygia conzattii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its timber, which is used for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zygia conzattii has small, yellow-orange flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow, and pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygia conzattii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Zygia conzattii
Zygia conzattii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Zygia conzattii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygia conzattii?
Zygia conzattii
What is the common name of Zygia conzattii?
Conzatti's zygia
What is the natural habitat of Zygia conzattii?
Woodlands and scrublands
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