Ziziphus quadrilocularis
| Ziziphus quadrilocularis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus: | Ziziphus |
| Species: | Z. quadrilocularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Ziziphus quadrilocularis F.Muell. | |
Ziziphus quadrilocularis is a flowering plant endemic to Australia. Its name in the indigenous Wardaman language is Mardarrgu.[1]
Description
The Ziziphus quadrilocularis is a deciduous, spiny shrub or tree, growing to 2–12 m in height. It bears green and yellow flowers from November to March.[2] It has a life span of over 20 years, producing its first seeds at an age of 6–10 years. After being scorched by wildfire it can resprout from a lignotuber and root suckers.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The Ziziphus quadrilocularis is limited to northern Australia where it occurs in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and adjacent areas of the Northern Territory. It is found on basalt and sandstone derived soils along watercourses, hillsides and scree slopes.[2]
Uses
The fruit is edible.[1]
References
Notes
Sources
- "Ziziphus-quadrilocularis". Fire responses for plants found in the Daly Basin bioregion. North Australian Land Manager. Archived from the original on 2011-04-10. Retrieved 2010-11-03.
- "Ziziphus quadrilocularis F.Muell". FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia. Retrieved 2010-11-03.
- "Wujerrijin - dry season: April to September". Indigenous Weather Knowledge. Bureau of Meteorology, Australia. Retrieved 2010-11-03.