Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 231 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787413
Common Names
- Nyassana Zygotritonia
- Zygotritonia Nyassana
- Nyassana
Description
Zygotritonia nyassana (also called African Mangrove, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. It is found in mangrove swamps, estuaries, and lagoons.
Uses & Benefits
Zygotritonia nyassana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zygotritonia nyassana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and round, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are about 1 cm long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygotritonia nyassana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Zygotritonia nyassana
Zygotritonia nyassana can be found in Central America and South America.
Zygotritonia nyassana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygotritonia nyassana?
Zygotritonia nyassana
What is the common name of Zygotritonia nyassana?
Nyassan zygotritonia
Where is Zygotritonia nyassana native to?
Central America
Species in the Zygotritonia genus
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Aristea angolensis,
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Aristea bakeri,
Aristea bequaertii,
Aristea biflora,
Aristea cantharophila,
Aristea capitata,
Aristea cladocarpa,
Aristea compressa,
Aristea cuspidata,
Aristea dichotoma,
Aristea djalonis,
Aristea ecklonii,
Aristea fimbriata,
Aristea flexicaulis,
Aristea galpinii,
Aristea glauca,
Aristea goetzei,
Aristea grandis,
Aristea humbertii,
Aristea inaequalis,
Aristea juncifolia,
Aristea kitchingii,
Aristea latifolia,
Aristea lugens,
Aristea madagascariensis,
Aristea montana,
Aristea monticola,
Aristea nyikensis,
Aristea oligocephala,
Aristea palustris,
Aristea parviflora,
Aristea pauciflora,
Aristea platycaulis,
Aristea polycephala,
Aristea pusilla,
Aristea racemosa,
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Aristea recisa,
Aristea rigidifolia,
Aristea rupicola,