Status:
valid
Authors:
Prantl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(2): 175 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430153
Common Names
- Zilla spinosa
- Zilla
- Spiny Zilla
Description
Zilla spinosa (also called 'Spiny Zilla', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Zilla spinosa is a popular ornamental plant, used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant, as it is easy to care for and requires little maintenance.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Zilla spinosa sub. biparmata (O.E.Schulz) Maire & Weiller
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zilla spinosa is a white or pinkish-white color, and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is an ovoid capsule, and the seedlings are slender and erect.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zilla spinosa can be propagated by division of the underground rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Zilla spinosa
Zilla spinosa is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Zilla spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zilla spinosa?
Zilla spinosa
What is the common name of Zilla spinosa?
Zilla
Where is Zilla spinosa native to?
South America
Species in the Zilla genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,