Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Beier & Thulin
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 240: 32 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464822
Common Names
- Roepera spinosa
- Spinosa Roepera
- Roepera Spinosa
Synonyms
- Zygophyllum spinosum L. [unknown]
Description
Roepera spinosa (also called Spiny Roepera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America and is found in moist forests, dry forests, and savannas. It has leathery, oblong leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Roepera spinosa 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 spinosa has white flowers that are small and fragrant. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roepera spinosa is a perennial succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, dry location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots.
Where to Find Roepera spinosa
Roepera spinosa can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Roepera spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roepera spinosa?
Roepera spinosa
What is the common name of Roepera spinosa?
Spiny roepera
What is the natural habitat of Roepera spinosa?
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,