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Pentanema divaricatum Cass.

Synonyms

Inula divaricata, Inula pentanema, Vicoa divaricata, Vicoa pentanema

Common names

Zameem al barr

AI-generated Description

Vicoa pentanema is an annual herb native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy soils and wadi beds, typically blooming from February to April. The plant produces small white or yellowish flowers and has leaves that are pinnately divided into narrow segments. It is considered a rare species in Qatar, but its distribution and abundance may vary depending on environmental conditions. Further research is needed to fully understand the ecology and conservation status of Vicoa pentanema in Qatar.

Soft hairy flowers of Pentanema divaricatum (Vicoa pentanema, local name zameem al barr) on roadside of a road to Zubara in Al Magdah farms area, in north-western Qatar, February 22, 2014
Al Ghuwairiya HC St, Al-Ghuwayriyah, Qatar

Back lit flowers of Pentanema divaricatum (Vicoa pentanema, local name zameem al barr) on roadside of a road to Zubara in Al Magdah farms area, in north-western Qatar, February 22, 2014
Al Ghuwairiya HC St, Al-Ghuwayriyah, Qatar

Pentanema divaricatum (Vicoa pentanema, local name zameem al barr) on roadside of a road to Zubara in Al Magdah farms area, in north-western Qatar, February 22, 2014
Al Ghuwairiya HC St, Al-Ghuwayriyah, Qatar

Pentanema divaricatum (Vicoa pentanema, local name zameem al barr) in area of Ras Laffan farms. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014
Al Shamal Road, Qatar

Pentanema divaricatum (Vicoa pentanema, local name zameem al barr) in a silty depression near a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Vicoa pentanema in Qatar reveal that it can be found in various areas, including roadsides and farms. The plant was spotted on the roadside of a road to Zubara in Al Magdah farms area, north-western Qatar, with soft hairy flowers visible in February 2014. Backlit flowers were also observed, showcasing their delicate features. Additionally, the plant was found in Ras Laffan farms in Northern Qatar, and in a silty depression near a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms, in February 2016. The local name for the plant is "zameem al barr", and it appears to thrive in different environments, including roadsides and depressions. The observations suggest that Vicoa pentanema is widespread in Qatar, with sightings recorded over several years.

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

• Vicoa pentanema 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.