Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 559 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279438
Common Names
- Zehneria microsperma
- Microsperma Zehneria
- Small-Seeded Zehneria
Description
Zehneria microsperma (also called Microsperma Zehneria, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, and is found in wet and humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zehneria microsperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zehneria microsperma has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zehneria microsperma is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Zehneria microsperma
Zehneria microsperma is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
Zehneria microsperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zehneria microsperma?
Zehneria microsperma
What is the common name of Zehneria microsperma?
Microsperma Zehneria
What is the natural habitat of Zehneria microsperma?
It is native to Mexico, where it grows in tropical and subtropical 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,