Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhytidocarpa
ID:
194758

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Rico

Source:
ildis

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.49: 549 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194087



Common Names

  • Zygia rhytidocarpa
  • Rhytidocarpa
  • Zygia


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Description

Zygia rhytidocarpa (also called Wrinkled-fruit Zygia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests and scrublands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zygia rhytidocarpa 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 rhytidocarpa produces small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygia rhytidocarpa 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 rhytidocarpa

Zygia rhytidocarpa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Zygia rhytidocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygia rhytidocarpa?

Zygia rhytidocarpa

What is the common name of Zygia rhytidocarpa?

Wrinkled-fruit Zygia

What is the natural habitat of Zygia rhytidocarpa?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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