Status:
valid
Authors:
Yakovlev
Source:
ildis
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)61: 1306 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178481
Common Names
- Zollernia Glaziovii
- Brazilian Ironwood
- False Tamarind
Synonyms
- Zollernia parvifolia Taub. ex Glaz. [unknown]
Description
Zollernia glaziovii (also called 'Glaziov's 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 glaziovii 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 glaziovii 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 glaziovii 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 glaziovii
Zollernia glaziovii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Zollernia glaziovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zollernia glaziovii?
Zollernia glaziovii
What is the common name of Zollernia glaziovii?
Zollernia
What is the natural habitat of Zollernia glaziovii?
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