Zornia milneana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mohlenbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.15: 325 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176644
Common Names
- Zornia
- Milne's Zornia
- Milneana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zornia milneana (also called Milne's 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 milneana 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 milneana 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zornia milneana 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 milneana
Zornia milneana can be found in Central and South America.
Zornia milneana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zornia milneana?
Zornia milneana
What is the common name of Zornia milneana?
Milne's Zornia
What is the natural habitat of Zornia milneana?
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
References
Robert H. Mohlenbrock (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mohlenbr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Zornia milneana Mohlenbr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.