Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Species:
brachypterum
ID:
1147063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kar. & Kir.

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 15: 397 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146401

Common Names

  • Zygophyllum brachypterum
  • Short-Winged Caltrop
  • Short-Winged Zygophyllum

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Description

Zygophyllum brachypterum (also called Short-winged 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

Zygophyllum brachypterum has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to reduce swelling. Additionally, it has been used as an herbal tea to help with relaxation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygophyllum brachypterum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, brachypterous-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Zygophyllum brachypterum

Zygophyllum brachypterum is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Malaysia.

Species in the Zygophyllum genus

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-34600198: Based on the initial data import
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.