Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) L.Rico
Source:
ildis
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.46: 504 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187138
Common Names
- Zygia palmana
- Palmana Zygia
- Palmana's Zygia
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium palmanum Standl. [valid]
Description
Zygia palmana (also called Palmana Zygia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a single trunk, with a rounded crown and bright green, glossy leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in association with other succulents.
Uses & Benefits
Zygia palmana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Zygia palmana are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Zygia palmana: This species is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged. Fertilizers should be applied in moderation.
Where to Find Zygia palmana
Zygia palmana is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Zygia palmana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygia palmana?
Zygia palmana
What is the common name of Zygia palmana?
Palmana Zygia
Where is Zygia palmana found?
Costa Rica
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