Zornia latifolia
Also known as: Hedysarum gemellum Willd. +10 more
- Hedysarum gemellum Willd.
- Hedysarum gemellum Willd. ex Vogel
- Zornia diphylla subsp. gracilis (DC.) Malme
- Zornia diphylla var. bernardinensis Chodat & Hassl.
- Zornia diphylla var. gracilis (DC.) Benth.
- Zornia diphylla var. gracilis (DC.) Mart.
- Zornia diphylla var. gracilis Micheli
- Zornia gemella Vogel
- Zornia latifolia var. bernardinensis (Chodat & Hassl.) Mohlenbr.
- Zornia maranhamensis G.Don
- Zornia surinamensis Miq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Zornia latifolia is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Florida, French Guiana, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico Northeast, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Texas, Uruguay, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Queensland, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Zaïre