Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
basijuga
ID:
1062964

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ducke) Barneby & J.W.Grimes

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(2): 68 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062302



Common Names

  • Zygia basijuga
  • Basijuga Zygia
  • Basijuga Pea


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Description

Zygia basijuga (also called basijuga zygia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Zygia basijuga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and for making charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zygia basijuga is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygia basijuga is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Zygia basijuga

Zygia basijuga is native to South America and can be found in dry forests and savannas.

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.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
James Walter Grimes (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Grimes' in the authors string.