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Dipterygium glaucum Decne.

Synonyms

Dipterygium scabrum, Pteroloma arabicum, Pteroloma glaucum

Common names

Alqa, Cleome pallida Kotschy

AI-generated Description

Dipterygium glaucum is a desert shrub native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found to thrive in sandy dunes and saline flats. Studies have shown that D. glaucum is tolerant of high temperatures, drought, and salinity, making it well adapted to Qatar's arid environment. It has been recorded in various locations across the country, including the Arabian Gulf coast and inland desert areas. The plant's ability to survive in extreme conditions has led researchers to investigate its potential for use in desert rehabilitation and conservation efforts in Qatar.

Blooming shrub Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) at entrance of Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, February 21, 2014
Dukhan - Umm Bab Hwy, Umm Bab, Qatar

Yellow flowers of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) at entrance of Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
Dukhan - Umm Bab Hwy, Umm Bab, Qatar

Small yellow flowers of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) at entrance of Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
Dukhan - Umm Bab Hwy, Umm Bab, Qatar

Dry bush of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) at entrance of Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, January 30, 2015
Dukhan - Umm Bab Hwy, Umm Bab, Qatar

Bush of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 21, 2015
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Yellow flower of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 21, 2015
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Small yellow flower on a bush of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 21, 2015
Bu Samra Road, Qatar

Blooming bush of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, March 21, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Bush of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) on a sand mound on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, March 21, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Habitat of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, March 21, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Flowers on a bush of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, March 21, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 10, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Blooming Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 10, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Flowers and fruits of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 10, 2015
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Flowers and fruits of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) on white background on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 10, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Flowers Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 10, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) near Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 10, 2015

Fruits of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) taken from roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 10, 2015

Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) with flowers and fruits in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Bush of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) with flowers and fruits in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Blooming bush of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Habitat of Dipterygium glaucum in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 25, 2015
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Blooming bushes of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, February 26, 2016
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, February 26, 2016
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Fresh shoots and a dry plant of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) on sand dunes near the spring in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 18, 2016
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 25, 2016
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Blooming plant of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 25, 2016
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Flowers of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 25, 2016
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) on a gravel plain in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 1, 2016
Bu Samra Rd, Qatar

Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in a wadi near limestone cliffs in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 1, 2016
Quarantine Rd, Qatar

Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) on a stony ground in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 1, 2016
Quarantine Rd, Qatar

Large half dry bush of Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) on sand dunes in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 1, 2016
Quarantine Rd, Qatar

Dipterygium glaucum (Cleome pallida Kotschy, Dipterygium scabrum) in windblown sand in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 29, 2016
Quarantine Rd, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Dipterygium glaucum, a desert plant species, was observed in various locations in southern Qatar, including Maszhabiya Reserve and areas near Salwa Road. The plant was found growing in windblown sand, on gravel plains, and near limestone cliffs. Observations were made over several years, from 2015 to 2016, during which time the plants were seen to bloom and produce fruits. The plants were often found in sandy areas, but also grew on stony ground and in wadis. Some observations noted the presence of fresh shoots and dry plants, indicating the species' ability to survive in harsh desert conditions. Overall, the observations suggest that Dipterygium glaucum is a resilient and adaptable plant species that can thrive in a variety of environments in southern Qatar. Its blooming periods were observed in February, March, and April.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Dipterygium glaucum from www.catalogueoflife.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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• A list of plants with their common names was written using online sources and books.
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• Full names, synonyms, and classification of plants were found online from catalogueoflife.org and theplantlist.org using a script.
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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.