Desert Bean Caper

Tetraena fontanesii, Zygophyllaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 9

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tubercled CarallumaCaralluma tuberculata

Nurse PlantPollinator Sharing

White Bean-caperZygophyllum album

Nutrient Accumulation

Socotra Bean CaperZygophyllum waterlotii

Pollinator SharingNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Hadramaut Bean CaperTetraena hadramautica

Closely related Tetraena species with overlapping ecological requirements and competitive interactions

Desert BroomrapeCistanche deserticola

Desert broomrape may parasitize desert bean caper or compete for similar host plants in desert environments

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionSoil StabilizationSalt ToleranceErosion Control

Edible Parts

Young ShootsFlower BudsFruits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidWound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Bean Caper grow in?

Desert Bean Caper grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Desert Bean Caper?

Good companions for Desert Bean Caper include Tubercled Caralluma, White Bean-caper, Socotra Bean Caper.

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