Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
1225907

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 1292. 1759 [7 Jun 1759]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225245



Common Names

  • Indian Zanonia
  • Zanonia Indica
  • Zanonia


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Description

Zanonia indica (also called 'Indian Zanonia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with a creeping rhizome, and is native to India. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes, at elevations of 1,500-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Zanonia indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zanonia indica sub. orientalis W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes
Zanonia indica var. paludosa W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanonia indica has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanonia indica is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Zanonia indica

Zanonia indica is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Species in the Zanonia genus

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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