Zollernia — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Zollernia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Zollernia glabra
Zollernia glabra
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position or dappled shade. Newly planted young trees grow away quite slowly. Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Zollernia ilicifolia
Zollernia ilicifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position with some shade. Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Zollernia paraensis
Zollernia paraensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland wet tropics, in areas with all-year rainfall or only a short dry season. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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