Zapoteca alinae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.M.Hern.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.76: 813 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184866
Common Names
- Zapoteca alinae
- Alina's Zapoteca
- Alina's-Zapoteca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zapoteca alinae (also called Alina's Zapoteca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Zapoteca alinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zapoteca alinae has yellow flowers with white centers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zapoteca alinae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Zapoteca alinae
Zapoteca alinae is found in the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Veracruz.
Zapoteca alinae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zapoteca alinae?
Zapoteca alinae
Where is Zapoteca alinae found?
Zapoteca alinae is found in the Caribbean.
What is the natural habitat of Zapoteca alinae?
Zapoteca alinae is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Species in the Zapoteca genus
Zapoteca tetragona, Zapoteca caracasana, Zapoteca formosa, Zapoteca lambertiana, Zapoteca mollis, Zapoteca portoricensis, Zapoteca aculeata, Zapoteca alinae, Zapoteca andina, Zapoteca costaricensis, Zapoteca filipes, Zapoteca nervosa, Zapoteca scutellifera, Zapoteca amazonica, Zapoteca microcephala, Zapoteca tehuana, Zapoteca media, Zapoteca ravenii, Zapoteca gracilis, Zapoteca sousae, Zapoteca quichoi, Zapoteca balsasensis, Zapoteca cruzii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Héctor Manuel Hernández (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hern.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Zapoteca alinae H.M.Hern.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.