Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Christenh. & Byng
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.23125. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423405
Common Names
- Chilense Zygophyllum
- Chilense-leaf Zygophyllum
- Chilense-stipule Zygophyllum
Description
Zygophyllum chilense (also called Chilean Caltrop, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Chile. It has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Zygophyllum chilense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zygophyllum chilense has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygophyllum chilense is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within two weeks.
Where to Find Zygophyllum chilense
Zygophyllum chilense is native to Chile and parts of Argentina.
Zygophyllum chilense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygophyllum chilense?
Zygophyllum chilense
What is the family of Zygophyllum chilense?
Zygophyllaceae
What is the natural habitat of Zygophyllum chilense?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
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
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.