Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lathetica
ID:
1063041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby & J.W.Grimes

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(2): 69 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062379



Common Names

  • Zygia lathetica
  • Lathetica Zygia
  • Lathetica Tree


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Description

Zygia lathetica (also called Lathe's 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 lathetica is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zygia lathetica 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 lathetica 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 lathetica

Zygia lathetica is native to Central and South America and can be 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

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.