Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Presl
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss. , ser. 5, 3: 459 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146439
Common Names
- Tribulus Parvispinus
- Small-spined Tribulus
- Small-spined Caltrop
Uses & Benefits
Tribulus parvispinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and other kidney problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tribulus parvispinus is yellow with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tribulus parvispinus is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Tribulus parvispinus
Tribulus parvispinus can be found in the Middle East, including parts of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Syria.
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,