Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acauensis
ID:
430717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandão & Sousa Costa

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
R.J.Millen de Oliveira (ed.), Anais Congr. Nac. Bot. Curitiba1: 231 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430049

Common Names

  • Acauensis Palm
  • False Acauensis Palm
  • Pseudo Acauensis Palm

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Description

Zornia acauensis (also called Acauensis Zornia, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Zamiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a subterranean stem and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America, and is found in dry, rocky, sandy, and open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zornia acauensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zornia acauensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin stems and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zornia acauensis is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-draining soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Zornia acauensis

Zornia acauensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico and Central America.

Zornia acauensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zornia acauensis?

Zornia acauensis

What is the common name of Zornia acauensis?

Acau Zornia

What is the natural habitat of Zornia acauensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Zornia genus

Zornia cearensis, Zornia contorta, Zornia cryptantha, Zornia curvata, Zornia filifoliola, Zornia fimbriata, Zornia glaziovii, Zornia harmsiana, Zornia hebecarpa, Zornia herbacea, Zornia lasiocarpa, Zornia megistocarpa, Zornia orbiculata, Zornia pardina, Zornia piurensis, Zornia reticulata, Zornia sericea, Zornia sinaloensis, Zornia thymifolia, Zornia trachycarpa, Zornia ulei, Zornia venosa, Zornia guanipensis, Zornia bracteata, Zornia brasiliensis, Zornia echinocarpa, Zornia flemmingioides, Zornia gardneriana, Zornia glabra, Zornia microphylla, Zornia myriadena, Zornia tenuifolia, Zornia virgata, Zornia burkartii, Zornia multinervosa, Zornia albolutescens, Zornia apiculata, Zornia brevipes, Zornia capensis, Zornia durumuensis, Zornia glochidiata, Zornia latifolia, Zornia linearis, Zornia milneana, Zornia pratensis, Zornia punctatissima, Zornia reptans, Zornia setosa, Zornia songeensis, Zornia leptophylla,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Nuno Maria Sousa Costa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sousa Costa' in the authors string.
Mitzi Brandão (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandão' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:981956-1: Based on the initial data import