burnut
Tribulus cistoides L.
Tribulus cistoides is a flowering plant in the Zygophyllaceae family. It is commonly known as burnut and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. The species was first described in 1753.
Description
Tribulus cistoides, also referred to as burnut, is a flowering plant belonging to the Zygophyllaceae family. It is distributed across several regions, including Manaure, Riohacha, and various locations in Colombia, as well as Enewetak Atoll and other areas. This species was first published in 1753 and is known for its presence in tropical and subtropical climates.
Other common names
Jamaican feverplantKingston-buttercupburnutlarge yellow caltroppagodekill Bukrapuncturevineturkey-blossumCockle CornPuncture vineSpiny-fruited caltop
Distribution
Manaure | Riohacha · Santuario de Flora y Fauna Los Colorados | Parque Nacional Natural Macuira Vía Parque Isla de Salamanca · TW · SC · CK · AI · CO · KM · MU · TF · Los Santos · IN · PG · PH · TL · Atlántico, Bolívar, Boyacá, La Guajira, Magdalena · JP · Enewetak Atoll · MH · DO · MZ · BO · PE · VE · BS · GD · conterminous 48 United States · Aldabra · Aruba · Bahamas
Synonyms
Tribulus taiwanenseTribulus terrestris var. moluccensisTribulus moluccanusKallstroemia cistoidesTribulus sericeusTribulus sericeus var. erectusTribulus sericeus var. humifususTribulus terrestris var. cistoidesTribulus alacranensisTribulus cistoides var. anacanthusTribulus cistoides var. galapagensisTribulus cistoides f. anacanthusTribulus cistoides var. arenicolaTribulus cistoides var. mediusTribulus terrestris var. mediusTribulus lanuginosusTribulus terrestris var. cistoides