Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collina
ID:
1063024

Status:
valid

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

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(2): 80 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062362



Common Names

  • Zygia collina
  • Collina Zygia
  • Collina Tree


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Description

Zygia collina (also called Hill Zygia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Argentina and Uruguay. It has a spreading, open crown and bipinnate leaves. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Zygia collina is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zygia collina is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygia collina 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 collina

Zygia collina is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

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

Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
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.