Tribulus zeyheri
Also known as: Tribulus terrestris var. zeyheri (Sond.) Schinz
- Tribulus terrestris var. zeyheri (Sond.) Schinz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zygophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Tribulus zeyheri is a herbaceous perennial within the Zygophyllaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Free State, Kenya, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
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
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms