Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Species:
rougesii
ID:
1147106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Descole, O'Donell & Lourteig

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 4: 222 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146444



Common Names

  • Plectrocarpa Rougesii
  • Rouges's Plectrocarpa
  • Rouges's Caltrop


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Uses & Benefits

Plectrocarpa rougesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, stomach problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plectrocarpa rougesii is yellow with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectrocarpa rougesii is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Plectrocarpa rougesii

Plectrocarpa rougesii can be found in the Middle East, including parts of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Syria.

Species in the Zygophyllaceae family

Balanites aegyptiaca, Balanites angolensis, Balanites glabra, Balanites maughamii, Balanites pedicellaris, Balanites rotundifolia, Balanites roxburghii, Balanites triflora, Balanites wilsoniana, Balanites aegyptiacus, Balanites wilsonianus, Bulnesia chilensis, Bulnesia foliosa, Bulnesia retamo, Bulnesia rivas-martinezii, Bulnesia schichendanzii, Bulnesia schickendantzii, Guaiacum coulteri, Guaiacum officinale, Guaiacum palmeri, Guaiacum sanctum, Guaiacum unijugum, Guaiacum nellii, Kallstroemia pubescens, Kallstroemia maxima, Kallstroemia californica, Kallstroemia grandiflora, Kallstroemia hirsutissima, Kallstroemia parviflora, Kallstroemia perennans, Kallstroemia adscendens, Kallstroemia tucumanensis, Kallstroemia tribuloides, Kallstroemia incana, Kallstroemia rosei, Kallstroemia boliviana, Kallstroemia pennellii, Kallstroemia peninsularis, Kallstroemia standleyi, Kallstroemia mexicana, Kallstroemia curta, Kallstroemia hintonii, Kelleronia gillettiae, Kelleronia splendens, Kelleronia revoilii, Larrea simulans, Larrea ameghinoi, Larrea divaricata, Larrea cuneifolia, Larrea nitida,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-34600275: Based on the initial data import
Alicia Lourteig (1913-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lourteig' in the authors string.
Carlos Alberto O’Donell (1912-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Donell' in the authors string.
Horacio Descole (1910-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Descole' in the authors string.