Zygophyllum molle
(Delile) Christenh. & Byng
Zygophyllaceae
Fagonia boveana (Hadidi) El Karemy & El Naggar
Fagonia cistoides Delile ex T.Anderson
Fagonia grandiflora Boiss.
Fagonia mollis Delile
Fagonia tristis Sickenb.
Common Name:
General Information
Zygophyllum molle is an erect, densely-branched perennial plant with stems that become more or less woody, especially near the base; it grows up to 40cm tall[
2233- Title
- A revision of the desert shrub Fagonia (Zygophyllaceae)
- Publication
- Systematics and Biodiversity3 (3): 221-263, 2005
- Author
- Björn-Axel Beier
- Website
- http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1477200005001684
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent revision, though the entire genus has since been transferred to Zygophyllum.
].
The plasnt is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
2233- Title
- A revision of the desert shrub Fagonia (Zygophyllaceae)
- Publication
- Systematics and Biodiversity3 (3): 221-263, 2005
- Author
- Björn-Axel Beier
- Website
- http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1477200005001684
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent revision, though the entire genus has since been transferred to Zygophyllum.
Range
Eastern Mediterranean - Lebanon to Egypy and into Saudi Arabia
Habitat
Sandy or rocky places, sometimes rich in gypsum, chalk or salts; at elevations from below sea level on the shores of the Dead Sea to around 1,100 metres[
2233- Title
- A revision of the desert shrub Fagonia (Zygophyllaceae)
- Publication
- Systematics and Biodiversity3 (3): 221-263, 2005
- Author
- Björn-Axel Beier
- Website
- http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1477200005001684
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent revision, though the entire genus has since been transferred to Zygophyllum.
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Height | 0.40 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Zygophyllum molle is a plant mainly of the subtropical zone, where it grows mainly in arid and subarid environments.
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The plant (part not specified) has disinfectant properties and is used in the treatment of various skin problems including diseases, wounds and scars[
2234- Title
- Analysis of herbal medicine among Bedouin of the Saint Catherine Protectorate (southern Sinai Peninsula) and its com
- Publication
- Sustainable Environment, 9:1, 2278831, 2023
- Author
- Ofir R. et al
- Website
- https://doi.org/10.1080/27658511.2023.2278831
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2023
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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with help from
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