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. The generic name honours Spanish ambassador Don Antonio Porlier de Baxamar. Species Porlieria angustifolia (Engelm.) A. Gray Porlieria arida Rusby Porlieria chilensis I.M.Johnst. (endemic to Chile) Porlieria microphylla (Baill.) Descole et al. Porlieria hygrometra Ruiz & Pav. Formerly placed here Guaiacum angustifolium Engelm. (as P. angustifolia (Engelm.) A.Gray) References External links The Plant List Rosid genera