Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Species:
tucumanensis
ID:
1146989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Descole, O'Donell & Lourteig

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 4: 218 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146327

Common Names

  • Kallstroemia Tucumanensis
  • Tucuman Kallstroemia
  • Tucuman Caltrop

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Description

Kallstroemia tucumanensis (also called Tucuman Caltrop, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zygophyllaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem and a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, rocky and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kallstroemia tucumanensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Kallstroemia tucumanensis are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kallstroemia tucumanensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from existing plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Kallstroemia tucumanensis

Kallstroemia tucumanensis is native to Argentina. It can be found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-34600053: Based on the initial data import
Alicia Lourteig (1913-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lourteig' in the authors string.
Carlos Alberto O’Donell (1912-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Donell' in the authors string.
Horacio Descole (1910-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Descole' in the authors string.