Zornia piurensis
Mohlenbr.
Fabaceae
Common Name: Hierba de la Vibora
General Information
Zornia piurensis is an erect, annual plant.growing around 50cm tall[
]
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
S. America - Peru, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands
Habitat
Dry situations in shrubland in coastal regions, at elevations up to 1,000 metres[
1628- Title
- Medicinal Plants of the Andes and the Amazon: The magic and medicinal flora of Northern Peru
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bussmann R.W. & Sharon D.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2015
- ISBN
- 10:0-9960231-2-7
- Description
- An introduction to traditional herbalism in Peru plus brief information on the medicinal uses of
]
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Annual |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
A decoction of the whole plant, combined with Canchalagua (Polygala paniculata), Nabo (Brassica rapa), and Colores(Iresine herbstii). Is used in the treatment of nervousness[
1628- Title
- Medicinal Plants of the Andes and the Amazon: The magic and medicinal flora of Northern Peru
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bussmann R.W. & Sharon D.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2015
- ISBN
- 10:0-9960231-2-7
- Description
- An introduction to traditional herbalism in Peru plus brief information on the medicinal uses of
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
