Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
184009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Malme) Herter

Source:
ildis

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Revista Sudamer. Bot.7: 210 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183338



Common Names

  • Zornia
  • Zornia Villosa
  • Zornia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Zornia vestita Mohlenbr. [valid]
  • Zornia latifolia villosa Malme [valid]
  • Zornia lanata Mohlenbr. [illegitimate]

Description

Zornia villosa (also called Hairy zornia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in grassland and open woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zornia villosa is mainly used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zornia villosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zornia villosa is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It should be sown in spring in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of 10-15 cm when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Zornia villosa

Zornia villosa is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Idaho. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Zornia villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zornia villosa?

Zornia villosa

What is the common name of Zornia villosa?

Hairy Zornia

What is the family of Zornia villosa?

Fabaceae

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

Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271335-2: Based on the initial data import