Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Genus:
Species:
arida
ID:
1147104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 15 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146442



Common Names

  • Porlieria Arida
  • Arid Porlieria
  • Arid Caltrop


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Uses & Benefits

Porlieria arida 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 Porlieria arida 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

Porlieria arida 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 Porlieria arida

Porlieria arida can be found in Mexico.

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