Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Species:
aegyptium
ID:
430383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hosny

Source:
ksu

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 130: 467 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429715



Common Names

  • Egyptium Zygophyllum
  • Egyptium Creeping Caltrop
  • Egyptium Chinese Boxthorn


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Synonyms

  • Tetraena aegyptia (Hosny) Beier & Thulin [unknown]

Description

Zygophyllum aegyptium (also called Egyptian Zygophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae. It is native to the Middle East. It grows in dry, sandy soils in scrubby flatwoods and sandhills.

Uses & Benefits

Zygophyllum aegyptium is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a flavoring agent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zygophyllum aegyptium are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygophyllum aegyptium is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Zygophyllum aegyptium

Zygophyllum aegyptium is native to Egypt and can be found in dry, rocky areas, particularly in the Sinai Peninsula.

Zygophyllum aegyptium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygophyllum aegyptium?

Zygophyllum aegyptium

What is the common name of Zygophyllum aegyptium?

Egyptian Zygophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Zygophyllum aegyptium?

It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins

Species in the Zygophyllum genus

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