Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cognata
ID:
187760

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

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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.

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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

References

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.