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Polycarpaea repens repens (Forsskal) Ascherson & Schweinf.

Synonyms

Corrigiola repens, Lahaya fragilis, Mollia fragilis, Polycarpaea fragilis, Polycarpaea rupicola, Polycarpa fragilis

Common names

Kameela, makhor

AI-generated Description

Polycarpaea repens is a small, prostrate, herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy and rocky areas, often in shaded or partially shaded locations. Studies have reported its presence in various parts of the country, including the northern and southern regions. The plant's ability to thrive in Qatar's arid environment suggests its adaptability to extreme temperatures and limited water availability. However, more research is needed to fully understand its ecological role and distribution within the country.

Polycarpaea repens on gypsum pavement (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
طريق سلوى، Qatar

Slender branches with small green flowers of Polycarpaea repens (Corrigiola repens) in sand near a road to Saudi Arabia in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
سودا ناثيل, أم حوطة, الريان, قطر

Polycarpaea repens (Corrigiola repens) at entrance of Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, February 21, 2014
Dukhan - Umm Bab Highway, Umm Bab, Qatar

Slender branches with small green flowers of Polycarpaea repens (Corrigiola repens) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Slender branches of Polycarpaea repens (Corrigiola repens) south from Sealine Beach Resort near Mesaieed. Southern Qatar, March 5, 2014
InLand Sea Off Road, Qatar

Polycarpaea repens (Corrigiola repens) in sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, March 21, 2015
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Slender branches of Polycarpaea repens (Corrigiola repens) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Khashem Al Nekhsh. Southern Qatar, March 18, 2016
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Polycarpaea repens (Corrigiola repens) in sand near limestone cliffs in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 1, 2016
Quarantine Rd, Qatar

Blooming Polycarpaea repens and Dipterygium glaucum in sand near limestone cliffs in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 1, 2016
Quarantine Rd, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Polycarpaea repens was observed growing on gypsum pavement in the Jebel Al-Nakhsh area of south-western Qatar, as well as in sandy areas near roads and limestone cliffs throughout southern Qatar. The plant was found to have slender branches with small green flowers, and was seen blooming in various locations from February to April. It was observed in multiple areas, including near the Saudi Arabia border, Umm Bab, Sealine Beach Resort, Rawdat Ekdaim, Khashem Al Nekhsh, and Maszhabiya Reserve. The plant was often found in windblown sand on roadside areas, and was also seen growing alongside other species such as Dipterygium glaucum. Its presence was documented over several years, from 2014 to 2016, indicating its ability to thrive in Qatar's desert environment. The observations suggest that Polycarpaea repens is a widespread and adaptable species in southern Qatar.

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

• Polycarpaea repens 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.