Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Ståhl, L.Rico & G.P.Lewis
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.28: 453 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746023
Common Names
- Zygia nubigena
- Cloudy Zygia
- Cloudy Zygia
Description
Zygia nubigena (also called Cloudy Zygia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky places, on cliffs, and in dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Zygia nubigena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. The leaves can be used to make herbal teas and the flowers can be used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zygia nubigena has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygia nubigena is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division should be done in the spring and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Zygia nubigena
Zygia nubigena can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Zygia nubigena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygia nubigena?
Zygia nubigena
What is the common name of Zygia nubigena?
Zygia nubigena
Where is Zygia nubigena found?
Zygia nubigena is found in Colombia
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