Biology:Cornulaca aucheri
| Cornulaca aucheri | |
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| Cornulaca aucheri on a beach in Qatar | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Cornulaca |
| Species: | C. aucheri
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| Binomial name | |
| Cornulaca aucheri Moq.[1]
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Cornulaca aucheri is a native spiny undershrub of the family Amaranthaceae, naturally found in arid and semi-arid environments, especially across the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa.[1]
Description
This species is a low spiny undershrub with a thick, non‑succulent stem and rigid, deflexed leaves. Its stems branch from the base, attaining heights of 15–30 cm in Qatar.[2] The plant’s foliage bears small, sharp leaves, and its flowers appear in clusters of 2–3 in upper axils. The fruiting perianth segments often taper into spines.[3]
Habitat
The species thrives in sandy soils, particularly along coastal dunes and sabkha margins. It occupies semi-stabilized sands and sandy flats.[4][2]
Distribution
Cornulaca aucheri ranges from North Africa to Pakistan, including the Arabian Peninsula.[1]
Ecological and local significance
The plant is traditionally used as fodder for camels, despite its spines.[4][5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Cornulaca aucheri Moq.". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:165476-1. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Hadh". Qatar e-Nature. https://www.enature.qa/en/specie/hadh/. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ "Cornulaca aucheri". UAE Flora. https://uaeflora.ae/plant/441. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Abdel Bary, Ekhlas M.M. (November 2012). The Flora of Qatar (The Dicotyledons). 1. Doha: Qatar University. p. 101. https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/research/esc/documents/books/the-flora-of-qatar-the-dicotyledons.pdf.
- ↑ Ahmed, Modi; Al-Dousari, Noor; Al-Dousari, Ali (2019). "The Ecological Role of Cornulaca aucheri (Amaranthaceae) in the Stabilization of Degraded Sandy Soils in Kuwait: The Case Study of Liyah Area". Exploring the Nexus of Geoecology, Geography, Geoarcheology and Geotourism: Advances and Applications for Sustainable Development in Environmental Sciences and Agroforestry Research. IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development. Springer. pp. 47–49. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-01683-8_10. ISBN 978-3-030-01682-1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329248570.
Wikidata ☰ Q15590138 entry
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