Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hygrometra
ID:
1146992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
tro

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. 94. 1798 [late Dec 1798]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146330

Common Names

  • Porlieria hygrometra
  • Giant Burro-weed
  • Giant Horse-Crippler

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Description

Porlieria hygrometra (also called Hygrometric Porlieria, 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

Porlieria hygrometra is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Porlieria hygrometra 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

Porlieria hygrometra 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 Porlieria hygrometra

Porlieria hygrometra is native to South America. 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-34600060: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.