Zygophyllum furcatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furcatum
ID:
430327
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Mey.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 2: 106 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429659
Common Names
- Zygophyllum furcatum
- Furcatum Zygophyllum
- Furcatum Caltrop
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zygophyllum furcatum (also called Forked Zygophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small yellow flowers and cuneate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zygophyllum furcatum is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Zygophyllum furcatum are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Zygophyllum furcatum is a small shrub, growing to a height of 1 m. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained, sandy mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded area until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be planted in the garden.
Where to Find Zygophyllum furcatum
Zygophyllum furcatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Zygophyllum furcatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygophyllum furcatum?
Zygophyllum furcatum
What is the common name of Zygophyllum furcatum?
Forked zygophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Zygophyllum furcatum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests in Mexico and Central America.
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
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:873569-1: Based on the initial data import