Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
179151

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Yakovlev

Source:
ildis

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)61: 1306 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178480

Common Names

  • Zollernia Glabra
  • White Ironwood
  • False Tamarind

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Synonyms

  • Zollernia splendens Wied-Neuw. & Nees [deprecated]
  • Zollernia mocitayba Mello [unknown]
  • Krameria glabra Spreng. [unknown]
  • Zollernia discolor Vogel [valid]
  • Zollernia falcata Wied-Neuw. & Nees [valid]
  • Zollernia mocitayba Allemão ex Emygdio [valid]
  • Zollernia falcata Maximil. & Nees [unknown]
  • Zollernia splendens Wied-Neuw. & Nees [valid]

Description

Zollernia glabra (also called 'Smooth Zollernia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zollernia glabra is used as a food source for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver. Its leaves can be used as a tea substitute and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zollernia glabra has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zollernia glabra is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Zollernia glabra

Zollernia glabra can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia.

Zollernia glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zollernia glabra?

Zollernia glabra

What is the common name of Zollernia glabra?

Zollernia

What is the natural habitat of Zollernia glabra?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Gennady Yakovlev (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yakovlev' in the authors string.