Status:
valid
Authors:
Golosh. & Semiotr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Izv. Akad. Nauk Kazakhsk. S.S.R., Ser. Bot. Pochvov. 7: 74 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429303
Common Names
- Zygophyllum betpakdalense
- Betpakdalense Zygophyllum
- Zygophyllum Zygophyllum
Description
Zygophyllum betpakdalense (also called Betpakdal Zygophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with pinnate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in dry forests, scrub and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Zygophyllum betpakdalense is a shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Zygophyllum betpakdalense are yellow in colour and have a four-petalled corolla. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygophyllum betpakdalense is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It grows to a height of 1-2m and a spread of 1-2m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Zygophyllum betpakdalense
Zygophyllum betpakdalense can be found in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Zygophyllum betpakdalense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygophyllum betpakdalense?
Zygophyllum betpakdalense
What is the common name of Zygophyllum betpakdalense?
Betpakdal Zygophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Zygophyllum betpakdalense?
Grasslands of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Species in the Zygophyllum genus
Species in the Zygophyllaceae family
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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,