Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Barbosa) Barneby & J.W.Grimes
Source:
ildis
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(2): 123 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194117
Common Names
- Garcia-Barrigae Zygia
- Zygia Tree
- Garcia-Barrigae
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium latifolium garcia-barrigae C.Barbosa [valid]
- Pithecolobium latifolium garcia-barrigae C.Barbosa [unknown]
Description
Zygia garcia-barrigae (also called Garcia-Barriga's Zygia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Zygia garcia-barrigae is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zygia garcia-barrigae has yellow flowers with a red center, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygia garcia-barrigae is a tropical shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Zygia garcia-barrigae
Zygia garcia-barrigae can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.
Zygia garcia-barrigae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygia garcia-barrigae?
Zygia garcia-barrigae
What is the common name of Zygia garcia-barrigae?
Garcia-Barriga's zygia
What is the natural habitat of Zygia garcia-barrigae?
Dry forests and scrublands of 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