Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cauliflora
ID:
187684

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Killip ex Record

Source:
ildis

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods63: 6 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187013

Common Names

  • Zygia cauliflora
  • Cauliflora
  • Cauliflora Zygia

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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium stipulare Benth. [valid]
  • Feuilleea cauliflora (Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Inga ramiflora Steud. [illegitimate]
  • Mimosa cauliflora (Willd.) Poir. [valid]
  • Inga cauliflora Willd. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium cauliflorum (Willd.) C.Mart. [unknown]
  • Pithecellobium glabratum C.Mart. [deprecated]
  • Zygia stipularis (Benth.) L.Rico [valid]
  • Zygia latifolia communis Barneby & J.W.Grimes [valid]
  • Inga cauliflora Zoll. & C.Morren [unknown]
  • Albizia cauliflora (Willd.) F.Muell. [valid]
  • Feuilleea indurata Kuntze [valid]
  • Inga quinogemina Hoffmanns. ex Mart. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium cauliflorum (Willd.) Mart. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium cauliflorum niveum Lindm. [unknown]

Description

Zygia cauliflora (also called Cauliflorous Zygia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and up to 30 cm long. Its flowers are yellow and fragrant, and its fruits are pods containing several seeds. It grows in sunny, wet habitats, such as riverbanks and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Zygia cauliflora is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygia cauliflora has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygia cauliflora is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated from seed in the spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Zygia cauliflora

Zygia cauliflora is native to South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Zygia cauliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygia cauliflora?

Zygia cauliflora

What is the common name of Zygia cauliflora?

Cauliflorous zygia

What is the family of Zygia cauliflora?

Fabaceae

Species in the Zygia genus

Zygia peckii, Zygia longifolia, Zygia latifolia, Zygia cauliflora, Zygia cognata, Zygia conzattii, Zygia andaquiensis, Zygia bifoliola, Zygia brenesii, Zygia cataractae, Zygia coccinea, Zygia cupirensis, Zygia englesingii, Zygia hernandezii, Zygia juruana, Zygia macbridei, Zygia megistocarpa, Zygia palmana, Zygia paucijugata, Zygia picramnioides, Zygia selloi, Zygia trunciflora, Zygia confusa, Zygia guinetii, Zygia obolingoides, Zygia odoratissima, Zygia vasquezii, Zygia heteroneura, Zygia multipunctata, Zygia bangii, Zygia rubiginosa, Zygia macbridii, Zygia inaequalis, Zygia rhytidocarpa, Zygia morongii, Zygia ampla, Zygia turneri, Zygia garcia-barrigae, Zygia biblora, Zygia unifoliolata, Zygia pithecolobioides, Zygia codonocalyx, Zygia biflora, Zygia engelsingii, Zygia nubigena, Zygia lehmannii, Zygia pilosula, Zygia basijuga, Zygia cuspidata,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Samuel J. Record (1881-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Record' in the authors string.