Status:
valid
Authors:
Mohlenbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Webbia16: 90 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178288
Common Names
- Zornia
- Ramboiana
- Climbing Sesbania
Description
Zornia ramboiana (also called Rambo's zornia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and a rounded crown, with yellow flowers and long, flat, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Zornia ramboiana is used as an ornamental plant, as a fodder crop, as a green manure, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zornia ramboiana has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small, flat and dark brown. Its seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zornia ramboiana is a fast-growing, perennial vine that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Zornia ramboiana
Zornia ramboiana is found in South America, from Colombia to Argentina.
Zornia ramboiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zornia ramboiana?
Zornia ramboiana
What is the common name of Zornia ramboiana?
Rambo's Zornia
What is the natural habitat of Zornia ramboiana?
Zornia ramboiana is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry 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