Zapoteca cruzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.M.Hern.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa239: 237 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344456
Common Names
- Zapoteca
- Cruzii
- Cruzii Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zapoteca cruzii (also called 'Cruzii Zapoteca', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Zapoteca cruzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zapoteca cruzii is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zapoteca cruzii is a terrestrial orchid found in Mexico. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mix of bark and perlite. Propagation is best done through division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination.
Where to Find Zapoteca cruzii
Zapoteca cruzii is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Zapoteca cruzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zapoteca cruzii?
Zapoteca cruzii
What is the common name of Zapoteca cruzii?
Cruz's Zapoteca
What is the natural habitat of Zapoteca cruzii?
Tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77151786-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Zapoteca cruzii H.M.Hern.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.