Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
465490

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

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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.

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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,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' 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.