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abrojo

Tribulus cistoides

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).

🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇬🇩 Grenada 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇵🇪 Peru 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Zygophyllales (Zygophyllales)

Species

Tribulus cistoides (abrojo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish abrojo

French herbe soleil

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of abrojo?

The scientific name of abrojo is Tribulus cistoides. It belongs to the genus Tribulus.

Where does abrojo live?

abrojo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Bahamas, Bolivia, Colombia, Comoros, Dominican Republic, Grenada, India, Japan, Marshall Islands, Mauritius.

What family does abrojo belong to?

abrojo (Tribulus cistoides) belongs to the genus Tribulus, which is part of the taxonomic family Zygophyllaceae.

What kingdom does abrojo belong to?

abrojo (Tribulus cistoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of abrojo?

The closest relatives of abrojo in the genus Tribulus include Abrojos.