Status:
valid
Authors:
A.M.Carvalho & Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Brittonia45: 211 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280121
Common Names
- Zollernia Modesta
- Humble Zollernia
- Unassuming Zollernia
Description
Zollernia modesta (also called Modest Zollernia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a rounded crown and its bark is grayish-brown and smooth. Its leaves are oblong, with a pointed tip and a serrated margin. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Zollernia modesta is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and for green manure.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zollernia modesta has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zollernia modesta is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Zollernia modesta
Zollernia modesta is found in the dry regions of the Middle East.
Zollernia modesta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zollernia modesta?
Zollernia modesta
What is the common name of Zollernia modesta?
Modest Zollernia
Where is Zollernia modesta native to?
South America
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