Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 316 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055325
Common Names
- Zornia Dyctiocarpa
- Dyctiocarpa Zornia
- Net-fruited Zornia
Uses & Benefits
Zornia dyctiocarpa is used as a cover crop, forage, and green manure. It is also used to reduce soil erosion, improve soil fertility, and suppress weeds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Zornia dyctiocarpa var. filifolia (Domin) S.T.Reynolds & A.E.Holland
Zornia dyctiocarpa var. dyctiocarpa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Zornia dyctiocarpa are small and white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zornia dyctiocarpa is an annual legume that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by sowing the seeds directly in the garden in spring or early summer. The seeds should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 6 inches apart.
Where to Find Zornia dyctiocarpa
Zornia dyctiocarpa can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
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