Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Species:
tenue
ID:
1147041

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Glover

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. 9: 172 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146379

Common Names

  • Zygophyllum tenue
  • Slender Caltrop
  • Slender Zygophyllum

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Description

Zygophyllum tenue (also called Slender 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 tenue is used as an ornamental plant, for its wood and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in the production of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygophyllum tenue 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 Zygophyllum tenue

Zygophyllum tenue is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

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-34600135: Based on the initial data import
Ruth Glover (1889-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Glover' in the authors string.