Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
keayana
ID:
430879

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Fern. & A.Fern.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 36: 144 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430211



Common Names

  • Zehneria keayana
  • Keay's Zehneria
  • Keay Zehneria


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Synonyms

  • Pilogyne keayana (R.Fern. & A.Fern.) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes [unknown]

Description

Zehneria keayana (also called 'Keay's Zehneria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Zehneria keayana is a popular ornamental plant, used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant, as it is easy to care for and requires little maintenance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zehneria keayana are white, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and pale green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zehneria keayana is a tropical shrub that is native to South America. It is best propagated from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Zehneria keayana

Zehneria keayana is native to South Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Zehneria keayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zehneria keayana?

Zehneria keayana

What is the common name of Zehneria keayana?

Keayana

What is the natural habitat of Zehneria keayana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2470561: Based on the initial data import
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.
Abílio Fernandes (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fern.' in the authors string.