Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
zygophyllum
ID:
1257882

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 263 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257220



Common Names

  • Leucophyllum zygophyllum
  • Leucophyllum
  • Zygophyllum


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Description

Leucophyllum zygophyllum (also called 'Zygophyllum Sage', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and leaves that are up to 5 cm long. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucophyllum zygophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucophyllum zygophyllum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucophyllum zygophyllum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and northern Mexico. It is an easy-to-grow plant that requires full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Leucophyllum zygophyllum

Leucophyllum zygophyllum is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Leucophyllum zygophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucophyllum zygophyllum?

Leucophyllum zygophyllum

What is the common name of Leucophyllum zygophyllum?

Zygophyllum Barometer Bush

What is the natural habitat of Leucophyllum zygophyllum?

Rocky hillsides and canyons

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:139199-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].