Zornia megistocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mohlenbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Webbia16: 102 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168640
Common Names
- Megistocarpa Zornia
- Megistocarpa's Zornia
- Megistocarpan Zornia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zornia megistocarpa (also called Large-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 megistocarpa 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 megistocarpa 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 megistocarpa 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 megistocarpa
Zornia megistocarpa is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sandy soils near the coast.
Zornia megistocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zornia megistocarpa?
Zornia megistocarpa
What is the family of Zornia megistocarpa?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Zornia megistocarpa?
Large-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,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Robert H. Mohlenbrock (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mohlenbr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Zornia megistocarpa Mohlenbr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.