Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Species:
atriplicoides
ID:
1146972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
tro

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 1: 41 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146310



Common Names

  • Zygophyllum Atriplicoides
  • Atriplicoid Zygophyllum
  • Atriplicoid Caltrop


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Description

Zygophyllum atriplicoides (also called Atriplicoid Zygophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate and compound, with three leaflets. It grows in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Zygophyllum atriplicoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zygophyllum atriplicoides var. megacarpum (Boriss.) K.Akhiani

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygophyllum atriplicoides has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygophyllum atriplicoides can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Zygophyllum atriplicoides

Zygophyllum atriplicoides is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-34600004: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.