Tribulus terrestris
Tribulus terrestris, known also as puncture vine, small caltrops or goat’s head, is an annual medicinal herb belonging to the Zygophyllaceae family. The hairy stems bear hairy, opposite leaves and small, elliptic leaflets. The flowers are yellow with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The flowering is followed by the production of capsules. All the parts of the puncture vine are widely used in medicine because of their many health benefits.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Puncture vine/ Small caltrops |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Tribulus terrestris |
| Family | Zygophyllaceae |
| Life Cycle | Annual, |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Basic Colour | yellow |
| Height | 10 -> 80 cm |
| Habitat | Sandy lands |
| Altitude | 0-600 m |
| Bloom Time | April -> September |
| Plant Type | Herb, Medicinal, Ornamental |
| Fruit Type | Capsule |
| different tolerances | Tell us |
| Used Parts | Whole plant |
| Plant Uses | Medicine, Ornamental |
| Active substances | Saponins, harmine |
| USDA Zone | Tell us |
| Sun Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Sandy |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sows |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | weevils: Microlarinus lareynii et M. lypriformis |
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