Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) M.D.Dwivedi, A.K.Pandey & H.Schaef.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(1): 62. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423403
Common Names
- Boholensis Zehneria
- Bohol Zehneria
- Boholensis-leaf Zehneria
Description
Zehneria boholensis (also called Bohol Zehneria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Philippines. It has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Zehneria boholensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zehneria boholensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zehneria boholensis is a shrub native to Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within two weeks.
Where to Find Zehneria boholensis
Zehneria boholensis is native to the Philippines.
Zehneria boholensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zehneria boholensis?
Zehneria boholensis
What is the family of Zehneria boholensis?
Cucurbitaceae
What is the natural habitat of Zehneria boholensis?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
Species in the Zehneria genus
Zehneria alba,
Zehneria angolensis,
Zehneria baueriana,
Zehneria brevirostris,
Zehneria erythrobacca,
Zehneria hallii,
Zehneria hermaphrodita,
Zehneria hookeriana,
Zehneria capillacea,
Zehneria elbertii,
Zehneria cunninghamii,
Zehneria immarginata,
Zehneria neocaledonica,
Zehneria minutiflora,
Zehneria keayana,
Zehneria marlothii,
Zehneria pedicellata,
Zehneria thwaitesii,
Zehneria tridactyla,
Zehneria trullifolia,
Zehneria tahitensis,
Zehneria viridifolia,
Zehneria scabra,
Zehneria pisifera,
Zehneria racemosa,
Zehneria repanda,
Zehneria tenuispica,
Zehneria somalensis,
Zehneria sphaerosperma,
Zehneria trichocarpa,
Zehneria backeri,
Zehneria macrantha,
Zehneria platysperma,
Zehneria nesophila,
Zehneria macrosepala,
Zehneria lancifolia,
Zehneria bodinieri,
Zehneria guamensis,
Zehneria japonica,
Zehneria wallichii,
Zehneria mucronata,
Zehneria liukiuensis,
Zehneria ridens,
Zehneria microsperma,
Zehneria perrieri,
Zehneria madagascariensis,
Zehneria martinez-crovettoi,
Zehneria peneyana,
Zehneria maysorensis,
Zehneria rutenbergiana,
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,
References
Mayank D. Dwivedi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.D.Dwivedi' in the authors string.