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Fagonia ovalifolia

Common names

Dereima, shaki, shoka, showeika

AI-generated Description

Fagonia ovalifolia is a desert shrub that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy dunes and rocky outcrops, tolerating high temperatures and drought conditions. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of Qatar, including the north and central parts of the country. The plant's small leaves and stems are adapted to conserve water, allowing it to thrive in Qatar's arid environment. Local research has also highlighted the potential medicinal properties of Fagonia ovalifolia, with some studies suggesting its use in traditional Qatari medicine for treating various ailments.

Seedling of Fagonia ovalifolia(?) on sand in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
طريق سلوى، Qatar

Fagonia ovalifolia(?) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Plant of Fagonia ovalifolia(?) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Khashem Al Nekhsh. Southern Qatar, March 18, 2016
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Blooming plant of Fagonia ovalifolia(?) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Khashem Al Nekhsh. Southern Qatar, March 18, 2016
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Plant of Fagonia ovalifolia(?) on a gravel plane in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Fagonia ovalifolia in Qatar were made in various locations and times. In February 2014, a seedling was found on sand in Jebel Al-Nakhsh, south-western Qatar. Later, in April 2015, the plant was spotted in windblown sand on the roadside of Salwa Road in Rawdat Ekdaim, southern Qatar. Similar sightings were made in March 2016, with a plant and a blooming plant found in windblown sand on the same road, but in the area of Khashem Al Nekhsh. Another observation was made in April 2016, where the plant was seen growing on a gravel plane in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah), southern Qatar. These observations suggest that Fagonia ovalifolia can thrive in various environments, including sand and gravel, in southern Qatar. The plant's ability to bloom in these conditions was also noted.

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

• Fagonia ovalifolia 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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Acknowledgements

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