Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltdl.) Britton & Rose
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 39 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187089
Common Names
- Zygia cognata
- Cognata Zygia
- Cognata's Zygia
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium stevensonii (Standl.) Standl. & Steyerm. [valid]
- Inga stevensonii Standl. [valid]
- Pithecellobium cognatum (Schltdl.) Benth. [valid]
- Zygia stevensonii (Standl.) Record [valid]
- Pithecolobium cognatum (Schltdl.) Benth. [unknown]
- Inga cognata Schltdl. [valid]
- Feuilleea cognata (Schltdl.) Kuntze [valid]
- Pithecolobium stevensonii (Standl.) Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
Description
Zygia cognata (also called Cognate Zygia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a greyish-brown bark and grows up to 10 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Zygia cognata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its timber, which is used for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zygia cognata has small, yellow-orange flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow, and pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygia cognata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Zygia cognata
Zygia cognata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Zygia cognata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygia cognata?
Zygia cognata
What is the common name of Zygia cognata?
Cognate zygia
What is the natural habitat of Zygia cognata?
Woodlands and scrublands
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