Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 65: 472 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292577
Common Names
- Matuda's Zinowiewia
- Matuda's Zinowiewia Tree
- Matuda's Zinowiewia
Description
Zinowiewia matudae (also called Matuda's 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 matudae 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 matudae has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zinowiewia matudae 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 matudae
Zinowiewia matudae can be found in dry, rocky areas in Mexico and Guatemala.
Zinowiewia matudae FAQ
What is the common name of Zinowiewia matudae?
Matuda's Zinowiewia
What is the scientific name of Matuda's Zinowiewia?
Zinowiewia matudae
What is the family of Zinowiewia matudae?
Rhamnaceae
Species in the Zinowiewia genus
Zinowiewia cuneifolia,
Zinowiewia integerrima,
Zinowiewia australis,
Zinowiewia sulphurea,
Zinowiewia aymardii,
Zinowiewia concinna,
Zinowiewia matudae,
Zinowiewia rubra,
Zinowiewia micrantha,
Zinowiewia pallida,
Zinowiewia tacanensis,
Zinowiewia pauciflora,
Zinowiewia madsenii,
Zinowiewia sebastianii,
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,