Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adenophora
ID:
189126

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Domin) Mohlenbr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Webbia16: 50 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188455

Common Names

  • Zornia adenophora
  • Glandular Zornia
  • Glandular Water-Pea

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Synonyms

  • Zornia filifolia subeglandulosa Domin [invalid]
  • Zornia filifolia adenophora Domin [valid]
  • Zornia diphylla filifolia F.M.Bailey [valid]

Description

Zornia adenophora (also called Adenophora, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zornia adenophora is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zornia adenophora has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central greenish-yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zornia adenophora is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Zornia adenophora

Zornia adenophora is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Zornia adenophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zornia adenophora?

Zornia adenophora

What is the common name of Zornia adenophora?

Glandular Zornia

What is the natural habitat of Zornia adenophora?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Robert H. Mohlenbrock (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mohlenbr.' in the authors string.