Zornia piurensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mohlenbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Webbia16: 120 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168644
Common Names
- Zornia piurensis
- Piure Zornia
- Pale-flowered Zornia
Searching for Zornia piurensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zornia piurensis (also called Piura 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 piurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and charcoal. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock, and the plant is used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zornia piurensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped pod. The seedlings of Zornia piurensis are small and have a single stem.
Searching for Zornia piurensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zornia piurensis 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 piurensis
Zornia piurensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, sandy soils near the coast.
Zornia piurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zornia piurensis?
Zornia piurensis
What is the family of Zornia piurensis?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Zornia piurensis?
Piura 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 piurensis Mohlenbr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.