Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulei
ID:
169321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.42: 213 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168650



Common Names

  • Zornia ulei
  • Ule's Zornia
  • Ule's Clay-loving Zornia


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Description

Zornia ulei (also called Ule's zornia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Zornia ulei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and charcoal. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock, and the plant is used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zornia ulei is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped pod. The seedlings of Zornia ulei are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zornia ulei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Zornia ulei

Zornia ulei is native to Central and South America and can be found in wetland areas.

Zornia ulei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zornia ulei?

Zornia ulei

What is the common name of Zornia ulei?

Ule's zornia

What is the natural habitat of Zornia ulei?

Dry, open areas in Mexico

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