Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
songeensis
ID:
177427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Milne-Redh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.25: 180 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176756



Common Names

  • Songeensis
  • Zornia
  • Songeensis Zornia


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Description

Zornia songeensis (also called Songe Zornia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zornia songeensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber, which is used in construction, furniture making, and for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zornia songeensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves that are divided into three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zornia songeensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a medium of perlite and peat moss. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Zornia songeensis

Zornia songeensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo.

Zornia songeensis FAQ

What is the common name of Zornia songeensis?

Songea Zornia

What is the natural habitat of Zornia songeensis?

Tropical dry forests of Central America

What is the typical height of Zornia songeensis?

Up to 5 meters

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