Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Narr. Exped. C. Australia 2(App.): 70 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265979
Description
Tribulopis solandri (also called Solander's Caltrop, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tribulopis solandri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tribulopis solandri has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tribulopis solandri 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 Tribulopis solandri
Tribulopis solandri can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Tribulopis genus
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,