Tribulus platypterus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platypterus
ID:
1266651
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 289 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265989
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tribulus platypterus (also called Spiny Burr, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and the Americas. It has a prostrate or climbing growth habit and its leaves are alternate, simple, ovate-lanceolate, and serrate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tribulus platypterus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tribulus platypterus has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tribulus platypterus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Tribulus platypterus
Tribulus platypterus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Tribulus genus
Tribulus arabicus, Tribulus cistoides, Tribulus astrocarpus, Tribulus forrestii, Tribulus zeyheri, Tribulus excrucians, Tribulus eichlerianus, Tribulus echinops, Tribulus adelacanthus, Tribulus pentandrus, Tribulus terrestris, Tribulus subramanyamii, Tribulus suberosus, Tribulus securidocarpus, Tribulus spurius, Tribulus kaiseri, Tribulus omanense, Tribulus incanus, Tribulus mollis, Tribulus megistopterus, Tribulus macropterus, Tribulus occidentalis, Tribulus micrococcus, Tribulus cristatus, Tribulus bimucronatus, Tribulus parvispinus, Tribulus hirsutus, Tribulus hystrix, Tribulus macrocarpus, Tribulus minutus, Tribulus platypterus, Tribulus ranunculiflorus,
Species in the Zygophyllaceae family
Balanites aegyptiaca, Balanites angolensis, Balanites glabra, Balanites maughamii, Balanites pedicellaris, Balanites rotundifolia, Balanites roxburghii, Balanites triflora, Balanites wilsoniana, Balanites aegyptiacus, Balanites wilsonianus, Bulnesia chilensis, Bulnesia foliosa, Bulnesia retamo, Bulnesia rivas-martinezii, Bulnesia schichendanzii, Bulnesia schickendantzii, Guaiacum coulteri, Guaiacum officinale, Guaiacum palmeri, Guaiacum sanctum, Guaiacum unijugum, Guaiacum nellii, Kallstroemia pubescens, Kallstroemia maxima, Kallstroemia californica, Kallstroemia grandiflora, Kallstroemia hirsutissima, Kallstroemia parviflora, Kallstroemia perennans, Kallstroemia adscendens, Kallstroemia tucumanensis, Kallstroemia tribuloides, Kallstroemia incana, Kallstroemia rosei, Kallstroemia boliviana, Kallstroemia pennellii, Kallstroemia peninsularis, Kallstroemia standleyi, Kallstroemia mexicana, Kallstroemia curta, Kallstroemia hintonii, Kelleronia gillettiae, Kelleronia splendens, Kelleronia revoilii, Larrea simulans, Larrea ameghinoi, Larrea divaricata, Larrea cuneifolia, Larrea nitida,
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:873470-1: Based on the initial data import