Status:
valid
Authors:
Mohlenbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Webbia16: 130 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188023
Common Names
- Pale Zornia
- Pale Pea
- Pale Pea
Description
Zornia pallida (also called Pale Zornia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small, bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Zornia pallida is used as a medicinal plant in some areas and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a source of food and medicine in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zornia pallida has small yellow flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have trifoliate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zornia pallida is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from actively growing stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Zornia pallida
Zornia pallida is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Zornia pallida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zornia pallida?
Zornia pallida
What is the common name of Zornia pallida?
Pale Zornia
What is the typical habitat of Zornia pallida?
It is typically found in dry sclerophyll 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