Status:
valid
Authors:
Mohlenbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.15: 327 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176484
Common Names
- Zornia albolutescens
- White Zornia
- White-flowered Zornia
Description
Zornia albolutescens (also called White-Flowered Zornia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zornia albolutescens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zornia albolutescens has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, thick seed pod. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped and green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zornia albolutescens is a small shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay loam. It is tolerant of both drought and flooding. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a variety of climates, from tropical to subtropical.
Where to Find Zornia albolutescens
Zornia albolutescens is native to Mexico and Central America.
Zornia albolutescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zornia albolutescens?
Zornia albolutescens
What type of plant is Zornia albolutescens?
A herb
Where is Zornia albolutescens native to?
South America
Species in the Zornia genus
Zornia cearensis,
Zornia contorta,
Zornia cryptantha,
Zornia curvata,
Zornia filifoliola,
Zornia fimbriata,
Zornia glaziovii,
Zornia harmsiana,
Zornia hebecarpa,
Zornia herbacea,
Zornia lasiocarpa,
Zornia megistocarpa,
Zornia orbiculata,
Zornia pardina,
Zornia piurensis,
Zornia reticulata,
Zornia sericea,
Zornia sinaloensis,
Zornia thymifolia,
Zornia trachycarpa,
Zornia ulei,
Zornia venosa,
Zornia guanipensis,
Zornia bracteata,
Zornia brasiliensis,
Zornia echinocarpa,
Zornia flemmingioides,
Zornia gardneriana,
Zornia glabra,
Zornia microphylla,
Zornia myriadena,
Zornia tenuifolia,
Zornia virgata,
Zornia burkartii,
Zornia multinervosa,
Zornia albolutescens,
Zornia apiculata,
Zornia brevipes,
Zornia capensis,
Zornia durumuensis,
Zornia glochidiata,
Zornia latifolia,
Zornia linearis,
Zornia milneana,
Zornia pratensis,
Zornia punctatissima,
Zornia reptans,
Zornia setosa,
Zornia songeensis,
Zornia leptophylla,
Species in the Fabaceae family