Zygophyllum Qatarense
Harcourt Ordonez
Zygophyllum qatarense is quite variable, both in size and morphology. By the dunes of Arher you will find the largest specimens, like this one, which is also in bloom. The tiny white flowers are not easy to see, but it is worth sticking your nose up close as they have a delightfully sweet scent.
Zygophyllum qatarense is a small, woody shrub that belongs to the family Zygophyllaceae. It is commonly known as the Qatar desert rose, and it is native to the Arabian Peninsula. In this blog post, we will discuss the bio, common name, and care of Zygophyllum qatarense.
Bio: Zygophyllum qatarense is a small, perennial shrub that can grow up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are small and gray-green, and the plant produces yellow flowers in the spring and summer. The fruit is a small, woody capsule that contains 1-2 seeds. Zygophyllum qatarense is an extremely hardy plant that is well adapted to the harsh, desert environments of the Arabian Peninsula.
Care: Zygophyllum qatarense is a hardy plant that requires minimal care. The plant prefers well-drained soils, and it can tolerate both sandy and clay soils. The plant needs full sun to grow properly and should be planted in an area with good air circulation. The plant requires very little watering, and it can tolerate long periods of drought. Water the plant deeply once every 2-3 weeks during the growing season, and reduce watering during the dormant season.
Fertilizer: Zygophyllum qatarense does not require heavy fertilization. The plant can benefit from a balanced fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio of 10-10-10 during the growing season. Apply the fertilizer once a month to help the plant grow.
Soil: Zygophyllum qatarense can grow in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained soils. The plant can tolerate sandy, loamy, or clay soils. Ensure that the soil has good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can cause root rot.
Sunlight: Zygophyllum qatarense requires full sun to grow properly. Plant the shrub in an area with good air circulation and no shade. The plant is well adapted to hot and dry climates and can tolerate high temperatures.
In conclusion, Zygophyllum qatarense is a hardy shrub species that is well adapted to the harsh desert environments of the Arabian Peninsula. The plant requires minimal care and can grow in a variety of soil types. The plant needs full sun to grow properly and requires very little watering. Apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to help the plant grow. With proper care, Zygophyllum qatarense can provide a beautiful and functional addition to any garden or landscape.
Application of inhibitors to prevent corrosion is a widely accepted form of protection as it is one of the easily available methods. In recent years the usage of natural products as corrosion inhibitors is gaining momentum due to environmental considerations. Extract of zygophyllum qatarense was investigated as corrosion inhibitor of mild steel in 1M HCl using conventional weight loss, electrochemical polarizations and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The weight loss results showed that the extract of zygophyllum qatarense is excellent corrosion inhibitor. Electrochemical polarizations data revealed the mixed mode of inhibition. The results of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy shows that the change in the impedance parameters, charge transfer resistance and double layer capacitance, with the change in concentration of the extract is due to the adsorption of active molecules leading to the formation of a protective layer on the surface of mild steel. The effectiveness of inhibition increases with the concentration of inhibitor reached to 88.16% at 3 g / L in 1M HCl medium .
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Wild plants supply food and shelter to several organisms; they also act as important sources of many nutrients and pharmaceutical agents for mankind. These plants are widely used in traditional medicinal systems and folk medicines. The present study analyzed the nutritional and proximate composition of various compounds in selected wild plants available in the UAE, viz., Chenopodium murale L., Dipterygium glaucum Decne., Heliotropium digynum Asch. ex C.Chr., Heliotropium kotschyi Grke., Salsola imbricata Forssk., Tribulus pentandrus Forssk., Zygophyllum qatarense Hadidi. The predominant amino acids detected in the plants were glycine, threonine, histidine, cysteine, proline, serine, and tyrosine; the highest quantities were observed in H. digynum and T. pentandrus. The major fatty acids present were long-chain saturated fatty acids; however, lauric acid was only present in S. imbricata. The presence of essential fatty acids such as oleic acid, α-Linoleic acid, and linolenic acid was observed in H. digynum, S. imbricata, and H. kotschyi. These plants also exhibited higher content of nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, ash, and fiber. The predominant vitamins in the plants were vitamin B complex and vitamin C. C. murale had higher vitamin A, whereas vitamin B complex was seen in T. pentandrus and D. glaucum. The phosphorus and zinc content were high in T. pentandrus; the nitrogen, calcium, and potassium contents were high in H. digynum, and D. glaucum. Overall, these plants, especially H. digynum and T. pentandrus contain high amounts of nutritionally active compounds and important antioxidants including trace elements and vitamins. The results from the experiment provide an understanding of the nutritional composition of these desert plant species and can be better utilized as important agents for pharmacological drug discovery, food, and sustainable livestock production in the desert ecosystem.
Phytogenic sandy hillocks (Arab. 'nabkha') are very frequently occurring aeolian deposits along the coastal plain of Kuwait. We investigated the vegetation of 42 nabkhas in a coastal habitat of Jal Az-Zor National Park, Kuwait. Sixty-two species were recorded (47 annuals and 15 perennials) in the studied nabkhas. Four vegetation types were recognized after classifying the vegetation of the nabkhas by TWINSPAN. They were named after their dominating host species which are Nitraria retusa, Zygophyllum qatarense, Haloxylon salicornicum and Panicum turgidum. Using Detrended Correspondence Analysis (DCA) and Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA), we assessed the relationships between environmental gradients, floristic composition, species diversity, and geomorphology aspects of the studied habitats. Notable environmental variables affecting the distribution of the vegetation types in the study area were: geomorphological aspect, size of plants forming the core of the nabkha, moisture and nutrients contents, salinity, sand and silt components, and pH.
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