Roepera similis
(Redirected from Zygophyllum simile)
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Zygophyllales |
| Family: | Zygophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Roepera |
| Species: | R. similis
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Roepera similis (synonym Zygophyllum simile) is a succulent annual herb native to Australia.
Description[edit]
It grows as a prostrate or erect annual herb, branching from the base and reaching a height of from four to 60 centimeters. Flowers are yellow or white.[2]
Taxonomy[edit]
Roepera similis was first described in 1990 by Hansjörg Eichler as Zygophyllum simile, based on a specimen has collected from the Musgrave Ranges in South Australia in 1963.[3] It was transferred to the genus Roepera in 2003,[1] when Zygophyllum as then circumscribed was found not to be monophyletic.[4]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
It occurs in every mainland state of Australia, favouring red or grey sandy soils.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Roepera similis (H.Eichler) Beier & Thulin". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- ^ "Zygophyllum simile H.Eichler". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "Zygophyllum simile H.Eichler". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- ^ Beier, B.-A.; Chase, M. W. & Thulin, M. (2003). "Phylogenetic relationships and taxonomy of subfamily Zygophylloideae (Zygophyllaceae) based on molecular and morphological data". Plant Systematics and Evolution. 240 (1–4): 11–39. doi:10.1007/s00606-003-0007-0. S2CID 9299742.
- ^ "New South Wales Flora Online: Zygophyllum simile". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.
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