Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Genus:
Species:
lobulata
ID:
465500

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Beier & Thulin

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 240: 31 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464832

Common Names

  • Roepera lobulata
  • Lobulata Roepera
  • Roepera Lobulata

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Synonyms

  • Zygophyllum lobulatum (Benth.) H.Eichler [unknown]
  • Zygophyllum iodocarpum lobulatum Benth. [unknown]

Description

Roepera lobulata (also called Lobed Roepera, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Roepera lobulata is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally, for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Roepera lobulata has white flowers that are small and fragrant. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roepera lobulata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. The shrub prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Roepera lobulata

Roepera lobulata can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Roepera lobulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roepera lobulata?

Roepera lobulata

What is the common name of Roepera lobulata?

Lobed roepera

What is the natural habitat of Roepera lobulata?

Grasslands of Europe

Species in the Roepera genus

Roepera ammophila, Roepera apiculata, Roepera confluens, Roepera eichleri, Roepera divaricata, Roepera debilis, Roepera cuneifolia, Roepera crenata, Roepera angustifolia, Roepera cordifolia, Roepera compressa, Roepera botulifolia, Roepera aurantiaca, Roepera crassissima, Roepera halophila, Roepera flava, Roepera flexuosa, Roepera foetida, Roepera fruticulosa, Roepera fulva, Roepera iodocarpa, Roepera glauca, Roepera billardierei, Roepera hirticaulis, Roepera horrida, Roepera howittii, Roepera humillima, Roepera hybrida, Roepera fuscata, Roepera eremaea, Roepera emarginata, Roepera kochii, Roepera teretifolia, Roepera rogersii, Roepera rowelliae, Roepera schreiberiana, Roepera sessilifolia, Roepera similis, Roepera incrustata, Roepera spinosa, Roepera pygmaea, Roepera tesquorum, Roepera tetraptera, Roepera sphaerocarpa, Roepera microphylla, Roepera leptopetala, Roepera leucoclada, Roepera lichtensteiniana, Roepera lobulata, Roepera macrocarpos,

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Björn-Axel Beier (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beier' in the authors string.