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Prosopis farcta (Banks & Sol.) J.F.Macbr.

Synonyms

Lagonychium farctum, Mimosa farcta, Mimosa stephaniana

Common names

Syrian mesquite, yanbout

AI-generated Description

Prosopis farcta, also known as the thorny mesquite or Syrian mesquite, is a small to medium-sized tree native to the Middle East and South Asia. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in coastal and inland areas, often in saline soils and sandy dunes. Research has shown that P. farcta is tolerant of high salinity and drought, making it well-suited to Qatar's arid environment. Studies have also identified its potential for soil stabilization and erosion control, as well as its use as a food source for local wildlife, such as camels and birds. Additionally, P. farcta has been found to have traditional medicinal uses in Qatari culture. Overall, Prosopis farcta is an important species in Qatar's flora, contributing to the country's biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.

Fruits of Syrian mesquite (Prosopis farcta) taken from Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS, or Qatar University Farm) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, May 29, 2015

Syrian mesquite (Prosopis farcta) with oblong pods taken from Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, May 29, 2015

Dissected fruit of Syrian mesquite (Prosopis farcta) taken from Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS, or Qatar University Farm) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, May 29, 2015

Syrian mesquite (Prosopis farcta) with irregularly swollen pods taken from Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS, or Qatar University Farm) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, May 29, 2015

Dissected pod with seeds of Syrian mesquite (Prosopis farcta) taken from Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, May 29, 2015

Branch of Syrian mesquite (Prosopis farcta) with a fruit (swallen pod) taken from Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, May 30, 2015

Syrian mesquite (Prosopis farcta) in bloom in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS, or Qatar University Farm) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 20, 2016
Unnamed Road, Al-Ghuwayriyah, Qatar

Fruits of Syrian mesquite (Prosopis farcta)(?) in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016
Unnamed Road, Al-Ghuwayriyah, Qatar

Flowers of Syrian mesquite (Prosopis farcta) taken from Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016

Close up of flowers of Syrian mesquite (Prosopis farcta) taken from Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016

Branch of Syrian mesquite (Prosopis farcta) taken from Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016

Branch of Syrian mesquite (Prosopis farcta) with flower buds taken from Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016

AI-generated summary of observations

The fruits of Prosopis farcta in Qatar are oblong pods that can be irregularly swollen. Dissection of the pods reveals seeds inside. The plant produces branches with swollen pods, and the fruits are present on the tree in late May. In April, the plant is in bloom, producing flowers that can be observed close up. The flowers are followed by the development of fruits, which can be seen on the tree in late April. The plant's branch structure and flower buds are also visible during this time. Observations were made at Rawdat Al Faras Research Station near Al Zubara Road over two years, providing a glimpse into the plant's growth and development patterns.

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

• Prosopis farcta from www.theplantlist.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

How the web page was created

• A list of plants with their common names was written using online sources and books.
• Web pages were written by a program consisting of several scripts.
• Full names, synonyms, and classification of plants were found online from catalogueoflife.org and theplantlist.org using a script.
• Pictures of plants were selected from a database using a script.
• This web page was written using a script.

Acknowledgements

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