Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engelsingii
ID:
431112

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Record

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods63: 6 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430444

Common Names

  • Engelsing's Ginger Lily
  • Ginger Lily
  • Zygia engelsingii

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Synonyms

  • Inga gigantifoliola Schery [valid]
  • Pithecellobium englesingii (Standl.) Standl. [valid]
  • Inga englesingii Standl. [deprecated]
  • Zygia gigantifoliola (Schery) L.Rico [valid]
  • Inga englesingii Standl. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium gigantifoliolum (Schery) J.León [valid]

Description

Zygia engelsingii (also called Engelsing's Zygia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Philippines. It grows up to 2 m in height and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are lanceolate in shape and its flowers are white and fragrant. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny or partially shaded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zygia engelsingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygia engelsingii has white flowers with yellow anthers and brownish-black seeds. The seedlings are slender and upright with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygia engelsingii is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Zygia engelsingii

Zygia engelsingii is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Zygia engelsingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygia engelsingii?

Zygia engelsingii

What is the common name of Zygia engelsingii?

Engelsing's Zygia

What is the natural habitat of Zygia engelsingii?

It is native to Thailand

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 dissitiflora, 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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Samuel J. Record (1881-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Record' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526122-1: Based on the initial data import