Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Genus:
Species:
prismatotheca
ID:
465510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Beier & Thulin

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 240: 32 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464842



Common Names

  • Roepera
  • Prismatotheca Roepera
  • Roepera Prismatotheca


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Synonyms

  • Zygophyllum prismatothecum F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Roepera prismatotheca (also called Prismatic Roepera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are simple, alternate, and prismatic in shape. It grows in sandy soils in scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Roepera prismatotheca is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally, for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Roepera prismatotheca has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roepera prismatotheca is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. The shrub prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Roepera prismatotheca

Roepera prismatotheca is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Roepera prismatotheca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roepera prismatotheca?

Roepera prismatotheca

What is the common name of Roepera prismatotheca?

Prismatic-leaved roepera

What is the natural habitat of Roepera prismatotheca?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and coastal areas.

Species in the Roepera genus

Roepera ammophila, Roepera apiculata, Roepera confluens, Roepera eichleri, Roepera divaricata, Roepera debilis, Roepera cuneifolia, Roepera crenata, Roepera angustifolia, Roepera cordifolia, Roepera compressa, Roepera botulifolia, Roepera aurantiaca, Roepera crassissima, Roepera halophila, Roepera flava, Roepera flexuosa, Roepera foetida, Roepera fruticulosa, Roepera fulva, Roepera iodocarpa, Roepera glauca, Roepera billardierei, Roepera hirticaulis, Roepera horrida, Roepera howittii, Roepera humillima, Roepera hybrida, Roepera fuscata, Roepera eremaea, Roepera emarginata, Roepera kochii, Roepera teretifolia, Roepera rogersii, Roepera rowelliae, Roepera schreiberiana, Roepera sessilifolia, Roepera similis, Roepera incrustata, Roepera spinosa, Roepera pygmaea, Roepera tesquorum, Roepera tetraptera, Roepera sphaerocarpa, Roepera microphylla, Roepera leptopetala, Roepera leucoclada, Roepera lichtensteiniana, Roepera lobulata, Roepera macrocarpos,

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Björn-Axel Beier (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beier' in the authors string.