Zapoteca ravenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.M.Hern.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.15: 226 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187098
Common Names
- Zapoteca Ravenii
- Ravenii Zapoteca
- Zapoteca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zapoteca ravenii (also called Raven's Zapoteca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a single trunk, with a rounded crown and dark green, glossy leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in association with other succulents.
Uses & Benefits
Zapoteca ravenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its timber, which is used for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zapoteca ravenii has small, yellow-orange flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow, and pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zapoteca ravenii is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 50 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Zapoteca ravenii
Zapoteca ravenii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Zapoteca ravenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zapoteca ravenii?
Zapoteca ravenii
What is the common name of Zapoteca ravenii?
Raven's zapoteca
What is the natural habitat of Zapoteca ravenii?
Woodlands and scrublands
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 ravenii H.M.Hern.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.