Tribulus zeyheri subsp. macranthus
Also known as: Tribulus macranthus Hassk.
- Tribulus macranthus Hassk.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Zygophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Tribulus zeyheri subsp. macranthus is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Zygophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Tribulus zeyheri, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Philippines, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles
Base Species & Variations