Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dyctiocarpa
ID:
1055987

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


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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.

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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