Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
transamazonica
ID:
1240263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby & J.W.Grimes

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(2): 78 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239601



Common Names

  • Zygia Transamazonica
  • Transamazonian Zygia
  • Transamazonian-Zygia


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Description

Zygia transamazonica (also called Trans-Amazon Zygia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has a rounded crown. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It is found in moist woods and along streams in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Zygia transamazonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygia transamazonica has small, white flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygia transamazonica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Zygia transamazonica

Zygia transamazonica is native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Zygia transamazonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygia transamazonica?

Zygia transamazonica

What is the common name of Zygia transamazonica?

Transamazonica Zygia

What is the native range of Zygia transamazonica?

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

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.