Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
zollingeri
ID:
522227

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) Holub

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8: 165 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521559

Common Names

  • Aegonychon zollingeri
  • Zollinger's Aegonychon
  • Zollinger's False Aegopodium

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Description

Aegonychon zollingeri (also called Zollinger's Aegonychon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aegonychon zollingeri is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegonychon zollingeri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegonychon zollingeri is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some flooding. It is a low maintenance plant and does not require much fertilization.

Where to Find Aegonychon zollingeri

Aegonychon zollingeri is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.

Aegonychon zollingeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegonychon zollingeri?

Aegonychon zollingeri

What are the common names of Aegonychon zollingeri?

Zollinger's aegonychon, Zollinger's aegonychon grass

What is the native range of Aegonychon zollingeri?

Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:112676-1: Based on the initial data import