Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
J. W. African Sci. Assoc. 9: 93 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430119
Common Names
- Hallii Zehneria
- Zehneria hallii
- Hallii Zehneria
Description
Zehneria hallii (also called 'Climbing Onion', among many other common names) is a perennial climber found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Zehneria hallii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover and is drought-tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Zehneria hallii are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zehneria hallii is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to Brazil. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Zehneria hallii
Zehneria hallii is native to India and is found in the Western Ghats of India.
Zehneria hallii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zehneria hallii?
Zehneria hallii
What are the common names of Zehneria hallii?
Hall's Zehneria, Hall's-Flowered Zehneria
What is the natural habitat of Zehneria hallii?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
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,