Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stirlingii
ID:
188349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) Domin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot.22(89): 210 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187678

Common Names

  • Zornia
  • Zornia stirlingii
  • Stirling's Zornia

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Synonyms

  • Zornia asperocarpa F.Muell. ex Domin [invalid]
  • Zornia diphylla stirlingii F.M.Bailey [valid]

Description

Zornia stirlingii (also called Stirling's Zornia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zornia stirlingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zornia stirlingii has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zornia stirlingii is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in a sunny position. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Zornia stirlingii

Zornia stirlingii is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in areas such as the Stirling Range, Porongurup Range and Fitzgerald River National Park.

Zornia stirlingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zornia stirlingii?

Zornia stirlingii

What type of plant is Zornia stirlingii?

Herb

Where is Zornia stirlingii found?

Australia

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.