Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
1062969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip ex L.Rico

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.46: 498 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062307



Common Names

  • Zygia cuspidata
  • Cuspidate Zygia
  • Cuspidate Pea


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Description

Zygia cuspidata (also called cuspidate 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 cuspidata 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

Zygia cuspidata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygia cuspidata 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 cuspidata

Zygia cuspidata 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

Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Maria de Lourdes Rico (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Rico' in the authors string.