Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Species:
fabago
ID:
430302

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 385 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429634

Common Names

  • Zygophyllum fabago
  • Fabago Zygophyllum
  • Fabago Caltrop

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Synonyms

  • Zygophyllum micronatum Opiz [unknown]
  • Fabago alata Moench [unknown]
  • Fabago major Sweet [unknown]
  • Zygophyllum fabago fabago [unknown]
  • Zygophyllum fabago orientale Boriss. ex Hadidi [unknown]
  • Zygophyllum fabago dolichocarpum Popov ex Hadidi [unknown]

Description

Zygophyllum fabago (also called Fabago Zygophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small yellow flowers and ovate leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zygophyllum fabago is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zygophyllum fabago are small and yellow. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygophyllum fabago is a species of flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka east to China and Indonesia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant growing to 1 m tall. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 25 cm long. The flowers are white, borne in a spike up to 30 cm long.

Where to Find Zygophyllum fabago

Zygophyllum fabago is a species of flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Zygophyllum fabago FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygophyllum fabago?

Zygophyllum fabago

What is the common name of Zygophyllum fabago?

Fabago Zygophyllum

Where is Zygophyllum fabago found?

Zygophyllum fabago is found in China and Vietnam.

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