Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 48: 133 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292595
Common Names
- Small Zinowiewia
- Zinowiewia micrantha
- Small Zinowiewia Plant
Description
Zinowiewia micrantha (also called small-flowered 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 micrantha 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 micrantha 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 micrantha is a small evergreen shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining potting soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, it is best to take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early fall and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Zinowiewia micrantha
Zinowiewia micrantha can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Zinowiewia micrantha FAQ
What is the common name of Zinowiewia micrantha?
Small-flowered Zinowiewia
What is the scientific name of Small-flowered Zinowiewia?
Zinowiewia micrantha
What is the family of Zinowiewia micrantha?
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,