Zornia brevipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Milne-Redh.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 28: 98 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176529
Common Names
- Zornia brevipes
- Short-stalked Zornia
- Small-flowered Zornia
Searching for Zornia brevipes? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zornia brevipes (also called Short-stalked Zornia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, and it grows in open grasslands and woodlands. It is an erect shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height, with trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Zornia brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zornia brevipes has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Searching for Zornia brevipes? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zornia brevipes is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Zornia brevipes
Zornia brevipes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Zornia brevipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zornia brevipes?
Zornia brevipes
What type of plant is Zornia brevipes?
Herb
Where is Zornia brevipes found?
South America
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
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Zornia brevipes Milne-Redh.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.