Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bifoliola
ID:
187787

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) L.Rico

Source:
ildis

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.46: 495 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187116



Common Names

  • Zygia bifoliola
  • Bifoliola Zygia
  • Bifoliola's Zygia


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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium bifoliolum Rusby [valid]

Description

Zygia bifoliola (also called Bifoliola Zygia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a single trunk, with a rounded crown and bright green, glossy leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in association with other succulents.

Uses & Benefits

Zygia bifoliola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its timber, which is used for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygia bifoliola has small, yellow-orange flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow, and pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygia bifoliola is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Zygia bifoliola

Zygia bifoliola is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Zygia bifoliola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygia bifoliola?

Zygia bifoliola

What are the common names of Zygia bifoliola?

Common names include bifoliola zygia, bifoliola, and bifoliola zygia.

What is the natural habitat of Zygia bifoliola?

Zygia bifoliola is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Maria de Lourdes Rico (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Rico' in the authors string.