Tribulus
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Tribulus cistoides in flower | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Zygophyllales |
Family: | Zygophyllaceae |
Genus: | Tribulus L.[1][2] |
Tribulus is a genus of plants in the family Zygophyllaceae and found in diverse climates and soils worldwide from latitudes 35°S to 47°N.[3][4] The best-known member is T. terrestris (puncture vine), a widespread invasive species and weed.[4]
Tribulus species are
Some species are cultivated as ornamental plants in warm regions. Some, notably T. cistoides, T. longipetalus, T. terrestris, and T. zeyheri, are considered weeds. Tribulus omanense is the national flower of Dubai.[5] Thirteen species of Tribulus are accepted by The Plant List, but there are many names still unresolved and needing further study.[4]
List of accepted species
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(According to Plants of the world online[3])
- R.M.Barker
- Tribulus arabicus Hosni
- F.Muell.
- Viv.
- Tribulus cistoides L.
- C.Presl
- Tribulus echinops Kers
- K.L.Wilson
- Wawra
- F.Muell.
- Benth.
- R.Br.
- Tribulus incanus Hosni
- Tribulus kaiseri Hosni
- Benth.
- Boiss.
- Tribulus megistopterus Kralik
- Tribulus micrococcus Domin
- Benth.
- Schweinf.
- R.Br.
- Tribulus omanense Hosni
- C.Presl
- Forssk.
- Benth.
- F.Muell.
- Tribulus securidocarpus Engl.
- Tribulus spurius Kralik
- R.M.Barker
- Tribulus subramanyamii P.Singh, G.S.Giri & V.Singh
- Tribulus terrestris L.
- Sond.
Uses
T. terrestris has been cultivated to inhibit soil erosion and to improve soil moisture, texture, and water-holding capability in deserts and barren lands.[4] Although T. terrestris extracts have been used in traditional medicine and as a dietary supplement for bodybuilders, there is no high-quality clinical evidence that it is effective or safe for these purposes.[4][6]
References
- ^ "Tribulus". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- ^ Linnaeus, C. (1753). "Species Plantarum". 1: 386.
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(help) - ^ a b "Tribulus L." Plants of the world online: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2019. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f "Tribulus terrestris (puncture vine)". CABI. 8 November 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
- ^ "Types of Flowers in Dubai". gardenguides.com. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
- PMID 25114736.
External links
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- Tribulus in BoDD – Botanical Dermatology Database
- Technical description of Zygophyllaceae from The Families of Flowering Plants, L. Watson and M. J. Dallwitz