Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Mey.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr.: 122 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176633
Common Names
- Zornia
- Tick Clover
- Crowfoot Grass
Synonyms
- Zornia tetraphylla linearis (E.Mey.) Harv. [valid]
Description
Zornia linearis (also called Linear Zornia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It grows in open fields and along roadsides, usually in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Zornia linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zornia linearis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zornia linearis is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a nursery bed in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to the field when they are about 15 cm tall.
Where to Find Zornia linearis
Zornia linearis can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Zornia linearis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zornia linearis?
Zornia linearis
What is the common name of Zornia linearis?
Linear Zornia
What is the natural habitat of Zornia linearis?
Tropical forests
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