Zygophyllum californicum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californicum
ID:
1410907
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Christenh. & Byng
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.23125. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423372
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zygophyllum californicum (also called California Zygophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zygophyllaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to California, and it grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zygophyllum californicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zygophyllum californicum has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zygophyllum californicum is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Zygophyllum californicum
Zygophyllum californicum is native to California.
Zygophyllum californicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygophyllum californicum?
Zygophyllum californicum
What is the common name of Zygophyllum californicum?
Common name of Zygophyllum californicum is not known
Where is Zygophyllum californicum found?
Zygophyllum californicum is found in California
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77184802-1: Based on the initial data import