Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bangii
ID:
194732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby & J.W.Grimes

Source:
ildis

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(2): 95 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194061



Common Names

  • Bangii bush
  • Bangii plant
  • Bangii herb


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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium laxiflorum Rusby [illegitimate]

Description

Zygia bangii (also called Bang's Zygia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests and scrublands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zygia bangii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygia bangii produces small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygia bangii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Zygia bangii

Zygia bangii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Zygia bangii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygia bangii?

Zygia bangii

What is the common name of Zygia bangii?

Bang's Zygia

What is the family of Zygia bangii?

Fabaceae

Species in the Zygia genus

Zygia peckii, Zygia longifolia, Zygia latifolia, Zygia cauliflora, Zygia cognata, Zygia conzattii, Zygia andaquiensis, Zygia bifoliola, Zygia brenesii, Zygia cataractae, Zygia coccinea, Zygia cupirensis, Zygia englesingii, Zygia hernandezii, Zygia juruana, Zygia macbridei, Zygia megistocarpa, Zygia palmana, Zygia paucijugata, Zygia picramnioides, Zygia selloi, Zygia trunciflora, Zygia confusa, Zygia guinetii, Zygia obolingoides, Zygia odoratissima, Zygia vasquezii, Zygia dissitiflora, Zygia heteroneura, Zygia multipunctata, Zygia bangii, Zygia rubiginosa, Zygia macbridii, Zygia inaequalis, Zygia rhytidocarpa, Zygia morongii, Zygia ampla, Zygia turneri, Zygia garcia-barrigae, Zygia biblora, Zygia unifoliolata, Zygia pithecolobioides, Zygia codonocalyx, Zygia biflora, Zygia engelsingii, Zygia nubigena, Zygia lehmannii, Zygia pilosula, Zygia basijuga, Zygia cuspidata,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
James Walter Grimes (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Grimes' in the authors string.