Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filifoliola
ID:
169301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
ildis

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat.6: 195 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168630

Common Names

  • Filifoliola Zornia
  • Zornia filifoliola
  • Threadleaf Zornia

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Description

Zornia filifoliola (also called Filifoliola zornia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Zornia filifoliola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zornia filifoliola has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zornia filifoliola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Zornia filifoliola

Zornia filifoliola is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Zornia filifoliola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zornia filifoliola?

Zornia filifoliola

What is the family of Zornia filifoliola?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Zornia filifoliola?

Thread-leaved Zornia

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