Zornia venosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mohlenbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Webbia16: 80 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168652
Common Names
- Zornia
- Crow-foot
- Crowfoot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zornia venosa (also called Veined 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 venosa is used as a natural dye for fabrics and is also used in traditional medicine to treat rheumatism and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zornia venosa has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered with white hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zornia venosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Zornia venosa
Zornia venosa is native to Central and South America and can be found in wetland areas.
Zornia venosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zornia venosa?
Zornia venosa
What is the common name of Zornia venosa?
Veined zornia
What is the natural habitat of Zornia venosa?
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
Robert H. Mohlenbrock (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mohlenbr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Zornia venosa Mohlenbr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.