Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mayana
ID:
1322157

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pruski) H.Rob. & Pruski

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 20: 3 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334611



Common Names

  • Zyzyura Mayana
  • Mayana Zyzyura
  • Zyzyura


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Description

Zyzyura mayana (also called Zyzyura mayana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It is typically found in humid forests, at altitudes of up to 1000 m. It has an upright growth habit and can reach up to 3 m in height. Its leaves are glossy and dark green, and its flowers are yellow and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Zyzyura mayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zyzyura mayana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zyzyura mayana is a shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Zyzyura mayana

Zyzyura mayana is native to Mexico, where it can be found in moist woodlands and forests.

Zyzyura mayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zyzyura mayana?

Zyzyura mayana

What is the natural habitat of Zyzyura mayana?

Zyzyura mayana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central America.

What are the care requirements for Zyzyura mayana?

Zyzyura mayana requires high humidity, warm temperatures, and bright indirect light.

Species in the Zyzyura genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.