Status:
valid
Authors:
Huber
Source:
ildis
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 1: 307 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168625
Common Names
- Ceara Zornia
- Zornia cearensis
- Prairie Zornia
Description
Zornia cearensis (also called Ceara zornia, 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
Zornia cearensis 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
Zornia cearensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a short, straight pistil. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zornia cearensis 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 Zornia cearensis
Zornia cearensis is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be found in the states of Ceará and Pernambuco.
Zornia cearensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zornia cearensis?
Zornia cearensis
What is the family of Zornia cearensis?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Zornia cearensis?
Ceara Zornia
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