Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
430821

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

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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.

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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,

References