Status:
valid
Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Britton & Rose
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 40 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171318
Common Names
- Zygia longifolia
- Long-Leaf Zygia
- Long-Leafed Zygia
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium longifolium (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Standl. [valid]
- Inga falciformis DC. [valid]
- Feuilleea longifolia (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
- Inga vahliana DC. [valid]
- Pithecellobium glomeratum spicatum Seem. [valid]
- Pithecellobium ligustrinum Benth. [valid]
- Pithecellobium vahlianum Benth. [illegitimate]
- Inga longifolia Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. [valid]
- Mimosa ligustrina Vahl [illegitimate]
- Pithecolobium longifolium (Willd.) Standl. [unknown]
- Mimosa longifolia Poir. [illegitimate]
Description
Zygia longifolia (also called Long-leaved Zygia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in the Amazon basin and the Guianas. It grows in wet, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Zygia longifolia is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as a shade tree in coffee plantations and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zygia longifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygia longifolia is a small, evergreen tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The tree should be grown in full sun and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Zygia longifolia
Zygia longifolia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Zygia longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygia longifolia?
Zygia longifolia
What is the common name of Zygia longifolia?
Zygia longifolia is commonly known as the 'Long-Leaf Zygia'
Where is Zygia longifolia native to?
Zygia longifolia is native to Central and 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