Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chiov.) Christenh. & Byng
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.23125. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423377
Description
Zygophyllum charoides (also called Charoides Zygophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zygophyllaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa, and it grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zygophyllum charoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zygophyllum charoides has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygophyllum charoides is a shrub that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location until the seedlings have established themselves.
Where to Find Zygophyllum charoides
Zygophyllum charoides is native to the dry regions of Africa.
Zygophyllum charoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygophyllum charoides?
Zygophyllum charoides
What are the common names of Zygophyllum charoides?
Charoides caltrop, charoides zygophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Zygophyllum charoides?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands of the Mediterranean region
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
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.