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Calligonum leucocladum
Scientific Name: Calligonum leucocladum
Family: Polygonaceae
Category: Dicot
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Calligonum leucocladum
Calligonum leucocladum, also known as Pale-branched Calligonum, is a plant species belonging to the Polygonaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calligonum leucocladum (Schrenk) Bunge
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Genus: Calligonum L.
- Synonym: Calligonum leucocladum var. strictum Bodenb.
Distribution and Habitat
- Calligonum leucocladum is found in areas of Central Asia and Western Siberia including Kazakhstan.
- It thrives in desert environments and shifting sand dunes.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a light-grey or whitish shrub, typically growing to a height of 1.5-2 meters.
- It features thin stems.
- The bark is light grey or whitish.
Traditional Uses
- Calligonum comosum, a related species from Tunisia, has traditional uses in folk medicine.
Botanical Information
- The species was first described and validly published by Alexander Gustav von Schrenk.
Ecological Role
- Calligonum leucocladum is a dominant species in certain desert ecosystems.
Quirky Facts
- Research has been conducted on stilbene derivatives extracted from the dried aerial parts of Calligonum leucocladum. These compounds are investigated for their potential medicinal properties.
Further Information
- Tropicos database
- China Virtual Herbarium (zhiwutong)