Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
tro
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 2: 103 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146426
Common Names
- Zygophyllum Pterocarpum
- Winged-fruit Zygophyllum
- Winged-fruit Caltrop
Uses & Benefits
Zygophyllum pterocarpum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, asthma, and skin diseases. It is also used as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Zygophyllum pterocarpum sub. tuvinicum Peschkova
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Zygophyllum pterocarpum are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Where to Find Zygophyllum pterocarpum
Zygophyllum pterocarpum can be found in the Middle East, including parts of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Syria.
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,