Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
430742

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Rico

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.49: 553 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430074



Common Names

  • Biflora Zygia
  • Zygia biflora
  • Zygia


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Description

Zygia biflora (also called Biflora Zygia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and is found in wet, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Zygia biflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zygia biflora are white and tubular, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and pale green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygia biflora is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to Brazil. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Zygia biflora

Zygia biflora can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central America, including Costa Rica and Panama.

Zygia biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygia biflora?

Zygia biflora

What is the common name of Zygia biflora?

Zygia

Where is Zygia biflora native to?

South America

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