Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
concinna
ID:
1293237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 65: 470 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292575

Common Names

  • Concinnous Zinowiewia
  • Concinnous Zinowiewia Tree
  • Concinnous Zinowiewia

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Description

Zinowiewia concinna (also called elegant zinowiewia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Mexico, where it grows in dry forest and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zinowiewia concinna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zinowiewia concinna has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zinowiewia concinna is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It is native to Mexico and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Zinowiewia concinna

Zinowiewia concinna can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

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Rhamnaceae

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

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