PatternBasePuncture Vine
Tribulus terrestris, Zygophyllaceae
Zones
8–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Ground CoverDynamic AccumulatorPest Confuser
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
7 – 8.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
ForskolinColeus forskohlii
Puncture vine saponins and other compounds can inhibit growth of forskolin and other members of the mint family.
Syrian RuePeganum harmalaSyrian rue's alkaloids may provide natural pest control for puncture vine, though allelopathic effects require careful spacing
Hairy Mountain MintPycnanthemum pilosumPuncture vine produces saponins and other compounds that can inhibit germination and establishment of mint family plants like hairy mountain mint.
Russian LicoriceGlycyrrhiza echinataPuncture Vine's aggressive spreading may interfere with Russian Licorice's nitrogen-fixing root nodules in arid grassland restoration
Uses
Functions
Medicinal ProductionSoil StabilizationErosion Control
Medicinal Uses
Male Reproductive HealthLibido EnhancementKidney SupportUrinary Disorders
Common Questions
What zones does Puncture Vine grow in?
Puncture Vine grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.
What are good companion plants for Puncture Vine?
Good companions for Puncture Vine include Beetle Killer.
Design guilds with Puncture Vine and see companion relationships visually.
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