Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inaequalis
ID:
194743

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Pittier

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Comercial Venezuela2: 69 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194072

Common Names

  • Inaequalis zygia
  • Zygia inaequalis
  • Inaequalis

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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium longiramosum Ducke [valid]
  • Pithecellobium pilosulum Pittier [valid]
  • Pithecellobium bicolor Benth. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium inaequale (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Benth. [valid]
  • Inga inequalis Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. [valid]
  • Zygia longiramosa (Ducke) L.Rico [valid]
  • Zygia pilosula (Pittier) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Mimosa inaequalis (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir. [valid]
  • Pithecolobium inaequale (Willd.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Feuilleea inaequalis (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Pithecolobium pilosulum Pittier [unknown]
  • Pithecellobium foreroi Barbosa [deprecated]
  • Zygia foreroi (C.Barbosa) L.Rico [valid]
  • Pithecellobium foreroi C.Barbosa [valid]

Description

Zygia inaequalis (also called Unequal-leaved Zygia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests and scrublands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zygia inaequalis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygia inaequalis produces small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygia inaequalis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Zygia inaequalis

Zygia inaequalis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Zygia inaequalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygia inaequalis?

Zygia inaequalis

What is the common name of Zygia inaequalis?

Uneven Zygia

What is the natural habitat of Zygia inaequalis?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.