Zornia lasiocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Common Names
- Lasiocarpa Zornia
- Lasiocarpa's Zornia
- Lasiocarpan Zornia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zornia lasiocarpa (also called Woolly-fruited 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 lasiocarpa 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 lasiocarpa has small, white 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zornia lasiocarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Zornia lasiocarpa
Zornia lasiocarpa is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sandy soils near the coast.
Zornia lasiocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zornia lasiocarpa?
Zornia lasiocarpa
What is the family of Zornia lasiocarpa?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Zornia lasiocarpa?
Hairy-fruited 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,