Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
193246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chun

Source:
ildis

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia6: 196 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192575

Common Names

  • Zenia Insignis
  • Insignis Zenia
  • Insignis False Indigo

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Description

Zenia insignis (also called Insignis Zenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to California and Oregon. It has an upright, spreading form and its leaves are alternate, obovate, and dark green. It is found in dry, rocky, open areas, often in chaparral or oak woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Zenia insignis is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zenia insignis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zenia insignis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Zenia insignis

Zenia insignis can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.

Zenia insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zenia insignis?

Zenia insignis

What is the common name of Zenia insignis?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Zenia insignis?

It is native to tropical rainforests in South America

Species in the Zenia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family