Zygia macbridii - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Authors:
(C.Barbosa) L.Rico
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194068
Common Names
- Macbridii zygia
- Zygia macbridii
- Macbridii
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- Pithecellobium macbridii C.Barbosa [unknown]
Description
Zygia macbridii (also called MacBride's 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 macbridii 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 macbridii produces small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zygia macbridii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Zygia macbridii
Zygia macbridii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Zygia macbridii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygia macbridii?
Zygia macbridii
What is the common name of Zygia macbridii?
MacBride's Zygia
What is the family of Zygia macbridii?
Fabaceae
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-40688: Based on the initial data import
Maria de Lourdes Rico (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Rico' in the authors string.
César Barbosa (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Barbosa' in the authors string.