Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spruce ex Benth.) Pittier
Source:
ildis
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
H.F.Pittier & al., Cat. Fl. Venez.1: 359 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194089
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium amplum Spruce ex Benth. [valid]
- Pithecellobium brevispicatum Ducke [valid]
- Pithecolobium amplum Benth. [unknown]
- Pithecolobium brevispicatum Ducke [unknown]
- Feuilleea ampla (Spruce ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Zygia ampla (also called Large-leaved 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 ampla 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 ampla 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 ampla 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 ampla
Zygia ampla is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Zygia ampla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygia ampla?
Zygia ampla
What is the common name of Zygia ampla?
Ample Zygia
What is the natural habitat of Zygia ampla?
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