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cruz-de-malta

Tribulus terrestris

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (6 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Zygophyllales (Zygophyllales)

Species

Tribulus terrestris (cruz-de-malta)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Nam-ga-sae

Spanish Abrojos

French Croix de Malte

German Gewöhnlicher Burzeldorn

Portuguese cruz-de-malta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cruz-de-malta?

The scientific name of cruz-de-malta is Tribulus terrestris. It belongs to the genus Tribulus.

Where does cruz-de-malta live?

cruz-de-malta is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada.

What family does cruz-de-malta belong to?

cruz-de-malta (Tribulus terrestris) belongs to the genus Tribulus, which is part of the taxonomic family Zygophyllaceae.

What kingdom does cruz-de-malta belong to?

cruz-de-malta (Tribulus terrestris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cruz-de-malta?

The closest relatives of cruz-de-malta in the genus Tribulus include Jamaican feverplant.