Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
praecox
ID:
788079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
iplants

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 32: t. 3120 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787412

Common Names

  • Praecox Zygotritonia
  • Zygotritonia Praecox
  • Praecox

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Description

Zygotritonia praecox (also called White Mangrove, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic coast of Central and South America. It is found in mangrove swamps, estuaries, and lagoons.

Uses & Benefits

Zygotritonia praecox is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygotritonia praecox has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and round, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are about 1 cm long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygotritonia praecox is a shrub that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Zygotritonia praecox

Zygotritonia praecox can be found in Central America and South America.

Zygotritonia praecox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygotritonia praecox?

Zygotritonia praecox

What is the common name of Zygotritonia praecox?

Praecox zygotritonia

Where is Zygotritonia praecox native to?

Central America

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-325987: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.