Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
1335735

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) P.M.Peterson & Romasch.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 1279 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348189

Common Names

  • Zaqiqah mucronata
  • Mucronate Zaqiqah
  • Mucronate Zaqiqa

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Description

Zaqiqah mucronata (also called 'Mucronate Zaqiqah', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zaqiqah mucronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a low-maintenance groundcover. It is also used as a food source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Zaqiqah mucronata is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zaqiqah mucronata is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade and requires regular watering. It is also susceptible to root rot if the soil is too wet. It is best to fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Zaqiqah mucronata

Zaqiqah mucronata can be found in the arid regions of Western Australia and South Australia.

Zaqiqah mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zaqiqah mucronata?

Zaqiqah mucronata

What is the common name of Zaqiqah mucronata?

Mucronata Zaqiqah

What is the natural habitat of Zaqiqah mucronata?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

Species in the Zaqiqah genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
Konstantyn Romaschenko (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romasch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160942-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].