Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contorta
ID:
169297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mohlenbr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Webbia16: 117 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168626



Common Names

  • Contorted Zornia
  • Zornia contorta
  • Twisted Zornia


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Description

Zornia contorta (also called Contorted 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 contorta 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 contorta 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zornia contorta 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 contorta

Zornia contorta is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Zornia contorta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zornia contorta?

Zornia contorta

What is the family of Zornia contorta?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Zornia contorta?

Twisted 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