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Pteranthus dichotomus Forsskal

Synonyms

Camphorosma pteranthus, Louichea cervina, Louichea pteranthus, Pteranthus echinatus, Pteranthus forskahlei, Pteranthus trigynus

AI-generated Description

Pteranthus dichotomus, also known as the "Pteranthus", is a perennial herb native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy and gravelly areas, often in association with other desert plants. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of Qatar, including the central and southern parts of the country. The plant's ability to thrive in arid environments makes it a notable species in Qatar's flora, where it can be found blooming from March to May with white or pinkish flowers.

Pteranthus dichotomus growing in silt in area of Ras Laffan farms. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014
Al Shamal Road, Qatar

Close up of Pteranthus dichotomus in area of Ras Laffan farms. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014
Al Shamal Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Pteranthus dichotomus was observed growing in silt in the area of Ras Laffan farms in Northern Qatar on February 28, 2014. The plant was found to thrive in this specific soil condition, suggesting its adaptability to local environmental conditions. A close-up observation of the plant revealed its distinctive features, providing insight into its morphology and growth patterns. The fact that it was growing in silt indicates that it can tolerate a certain level of moisture and nutrient availability, which is consistent with its presence in the Ras Laffan farms area. This observation highlights the plant's ability to survive and grow in specific habitats within Qatar's ecosystem. Further study of Pteranthus dichotomus in this region could provide valuable information on its ecological role and potential uses. The plant's growth habits and responses to environmental factors are worth exploring further.

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

• Pteranthus dichotomus 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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• 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.