Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quichoi
ID:
1243342

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.M.Hern. & Hanan-Alipi

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Brittonia50: 211 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242680



Common Names

  • Zapoteca quichoi
  • Quichoi Zapoteca
  • Zapoteca


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Uses & Benefits

Zapoteca quichoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zapoteca quichoi has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oblong cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zapoteca quichoi is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Zapoteca quichoi

Zapoteca quichoi is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Héctor Manuel Hernández (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hern.' in the authors string.
Ana María Hanan-Alipi (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hanan-Alipi' in the authors string.