Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zonata
ID:
1410836

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.93: 163 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423301



Common Names

  • Sohmaea
  • Sohmaea Zonata
  • Zonata


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Description

Sohmaea zonata (also called Zoned Sohmaea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species with a trunk that is usually unbranched and a bark that is smooth and gray. It is native to the Neotropics, and is found in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Sohmaea zonata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sohmaea zonata is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sohmaea zonata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and pH levels.

Where to Find Sohmaea zonata

Sohmaea zonata is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Sohmaea zonata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sohmaea zonata?

Sohmaea zonata

What is the common name of Sohmaea zonata?

Zoned Sohmaea

What is the natural habitat of Sohmaea zonata?

It is native to Japan, where it grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other moist sites.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Kazuaki Ohashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Ohashi' in the authors string.