Status:
valid
Authors:
Kers
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 124: 21 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457826
Common Names
- Tribulus echinops
- Echinops' Tribulus
- Tribulus' Echinops
Description
Tribulus echinops (also called Spiny Caltrop, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Central Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tribulus echinops is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is often used as a hedge or border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tribulus echinops has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tribulus echinops is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium such as perlite or sand. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.
Where to Find Tribulus echinops
Tribulus echinops is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Tribulus echinops FAQ
What are the common uses of Tribulus echinops?
Tribulus echinops is commonly used as a medicinal plant, forage crop, and ornamental plant.
What is the growth habit of Tribulus echinops?
Tribulus echinops is an annual herb with a sprawling growth habit.
What is the climate requirement for Tribulus echinops?
Tribulus echinops prefers a warm, dry climate with plenty of sunlight.
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,