Porlieria

Porlieria is a genus of flowering plants in the caltrop family, Zygophyllaceae. Species within this genus are shrubs or small trees of dry subtropical regions of South America. The generic name honours Spanish ambassador Don Antonio Porlier de Baxamar.

Species

Accepted species include:

• Porlieria arida <small>Rusby</small>
• Porlieria chilensis <small>I.M.Johnst.</small> (endemic to Chile)
• Porlieria hygrometra <small>Ruiz & Pav.</small>
• Porlieria microphylla <small>(Baill.) Descole et al.</small>

Formerly placed here

• Guaiacum angustifolium <small>Engelm.</small> (as P. angustifolia <small>(Engelm.) A.Gray</small>)

References

External links

• The Plant List