Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.X.Liou
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 484 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146457
Common Names
- Zygophyllum Kansuense
- Kansu Zygophyllum
- Kansu Caltrop
Uses & Benefits
Zygophyllum kansuense 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 Zygophyllum kansuense is yellow with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygophyllum kansuense 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 Zygophyllum kansuense
Zygophyllum kansuense can be found in China.
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
Ying Xing Liou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.X.Liou' in the authors string.