Zaleya pentandra (L.) C. Jeffrey, Kew Bull. 14: 238 1960. (syn: Limeum kenyense Suess.; Rocama arabica J. F. Gmel.; Rocama prostrata Forsk.; Trianthema digyna DC.; Trianthema pentandra L.);
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Common name: Five-Stamen Horse Purslane • Hindi: Itsit • Tamil: Sakthichaaranai
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Zaleya pentandra (L.) C.Jeffrey submission AS4 March21
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Flora of Haryana: 25122011BS-1: Zaleya Burm. f., from Hisar for id: Zaleya Burm. f., from Hisar for id of species
family: aizoaceae
No flowers seen, growing wild in a roadside area in Hisar (Haryana),
Succulent leaves about 2 cm. Shot on 15-12-11
Should be Zaleya pentandra (L.) C.Jeffrey
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References: POWO Catalogue of Life The Plant List Ver.1.1 IPNI GBIF (High resolution specimens) Flora of Zimbabwe Flora of Pakistan FOP illustration Flora of peninsular India Flowers of India India Biodiversity Portal Useful Tropical Plants
