Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hebecarpa
ID:
169306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mohlenbr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Webbia16: 63 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168635



Common Names

  • Hebecarpa Zornia
  • Hebecarpa's Zornia
  • Hebecarpa Zornia


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Description

Zornia hebecarpa (also called Hebe-fruited 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 hebecarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zornia hebecarpa has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zornia hebecarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Zornia hebecarpa

Zornia hebecarpa is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sandy soils near the coast.

Zornia hebecarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zornia hebecarpa?

Zornia hebecarpa

What is the family of Zornia hebecarpa?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Zornia hebecarpa?

Woolly-fruited 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