Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
zygophylloides
ID:
685259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aellen & C.C.Towns.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 27: 501 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684592

Common Names

  • Fadenia zygophylloides
  • Zygophylloid Fadenia
  • Zygophyllous Fadenia

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Description

Fadenia zygophylloides (also called Zygophylloid Fadenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey. It grows in rocky places and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Fadenia zygophylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fadenia zygophylloides is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fadenia zygophylloides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Fadenia zygophylloides

Fadenia zygophylloides can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Fadenia zygophylloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fadenia zygophylloides?

Fadenia zygophylloides

What is the common name of Fadenia zygophylloides?

Zygophyllum Fadenia

What is the natural habitat of Fadenia zygophylloides?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

Species in the Fadenia genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2806495: Based on the initial data import
Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.
Clifford Charles Townsend (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Towns.' in the authors string.