Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
1146993

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Descole, O'Donell & Lourteig

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 5: 329 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146331

Common Names

  • Porlieria microphylla
  • Small Burro-weed
  • Small Horse-Crippler

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Description

Porlieria microphylla (also called Small-leaved 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 microphylla is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Porlieria microphylla 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 microphylla 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 microphylla

Porlieria microphylla 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-34600061: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
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.