Status:
valid
Authors:
Huber
Source:
ildis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr.6: 81 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168624
Common Names
- Zollernia paraensis
- Para Zollernia
- Para Spurge
Synonyms
- Zollernia ulei Harms [valid]
Description
Zollernia paraensis (also called Para zollernia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Zollernia paraensis is used as a source of firewood and charcoal, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zollernia paraensis has small yellow flowers with four petals and a long curved pistil. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zollernia paraensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Zollernia paraensis
Zollernia paraensis is native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. It can be found in the states of Pará and Amazonas.
Zollernia paraensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zollernia paraensis?
Zollernia paraensis
What is the family of Zollernia paraensis?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Zollernia paraensis?
Para Zollernia
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