Status:
valid
Authors:
Burkart ex Bacigalupo
Source:
ildis
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana21: 174 (1977 publ. 1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175427
Common Names
- Zornia multinervosa
- Multinervosa Zornia
- Multinervosa Bean
Synonyms
- Zornia reticulata neurada Vogel [valid]
Description
Zornia multinervosa (also called Multinerved Zornia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Zornia multinervosa is used as a cover crop and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used for soil conservation and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zornia multinervosa has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have linear-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zornia multinervosa is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought and salt. It is best grown in full sun and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Zornia multinervosa
Zornia multinervosa is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Goiás, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo.
Zornia multinervosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zornia multinervosa?
Zornia multinervosa
What type of plant is Zornia multinervosa?
A herb
What is the natural habitat of Zornia multinervosa?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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