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Jamaican feverplant

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 (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Tribulus cistoides (Jamaican feverplant)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish abrojo

French herbe soleil

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jamaican feverplant?

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

Where does Jamaican feverplant live?

Jamaican feverplant 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 Jamaican feverplant belong to?

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

What kingdom does Jamaican feverplant belong to?

Jamaican feverplant (Tribulus cistoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Jamaican feverplant?

The closest relatives of Jamaican feverplant in the genus Tribulus include Puncturevine.