Zeyheria tuberculosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberculosa
ID:
781063
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.) Bureau ex Verl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) 40: 154 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780396
Common Names
- Zeyheria tuberculosa
- Tuberculosa Zeyheria
- Zeyheria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zeyheria tuberculosa (also called Zeyheria tuberculosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet forests. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Zeyheria tuberculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, as it is a hardwood. It has a beautiful yellow flower which is used for making dyes and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zeyheria tuberculosa has yellow, funnel-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Zeyheria tuberculosa can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm location with bright light. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm location with bright light.
Where to Find Zeyheria tuberculosa
Zeyheria tuberculosa can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Zeyheria tuberculosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zeyheria tuberculosa?
Zeyheria tuberculosa
What is the common name of Zeyheria tuberculosa?
Tubercled Zeyheria
Where is Zeyheria tuberculosa found?
South America
Species in the Zeyheria genus
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
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References
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Édouard Bureau (1830-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bureau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111422-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].