Zapoteca gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Bässler
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Fl. Rep. Cuba, ser. A, 2: 156 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041001
Common Names
- Zapoteca gracilis
- Gracilis Zapoteca
- Zapoteca Gracilis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zapoteca gracilis (also called Slender Zapoteca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers. It is often found in tropical rainforests, but can also be found in other moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zapoteca gracilis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zapoteca gracilis is a white to pinkish-white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, ovoid capsule containing several small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with ovate to oblong leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zapoteca gracilis is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is typically done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Zapoteca gracilis
Zapoteca gracilis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the countries.
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
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Manfred Bässler (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bässler' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Zapoteca gracilis (Griseb.) Bässler: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.