Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit, Tree
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Not Available
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Cocklebur
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In German
Klette
Stachelbeere
In French
cocklebur
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
cadillo
Grosella
In Greek
ήρα
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Groselha
In Polish
kokklevor
Agrest
In Latin
kokklevor
hominem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Xanthium
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heliantheae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Cocklebur and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Indian Gooseberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocklebur and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Cocklebur and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Cocklebur and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Cocklebur and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.