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
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.
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 Zollernia genus
Zollernia grandifolia,
Zollernia kanukuensis,
Zollernia paraensis,
Zollernia ilicifolia,
Zollernia glabra,
Zollernia glaziovii,
Zollernia cowanii,
Zollernia surinamensis,
Zollernia kanukuensis,
Zollernia magnifica,
Zollernia modesta,
Species in the Fabaceae family