Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 2: 364 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429700
Common Names
- Cornutum Zygophyllum
- Cornutum Creeping Caltrop
- Cornutum Chinese Boxthorn
Synonyms
- Tetraena cornuta (Coss.) Beier & Thulin [unknown]
Description
Zygophyllum cornutum (also called Horned 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 cornutum is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Zygophyllum cornutum are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygophyllum cornutum is a slow-growing, clumping cycad that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil and regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Zygophyllum cornutum
Zygophyllum cornutum is a species of flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Zygophyllum cornutum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygophyllum cornutum?
Zygophyllum cornutum
What is the common name of Zygophyllum cornutum?
Horned Zygophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Zygophyllum cornutum?
It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins
Species in the Zygophyllum genus
Species in the Zygophyllaceae family
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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,