Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Streptophyta

Class: Equisetopsida

Subclass: Magnoliidae

Order: Malvales

 Family: Malvaceae

 Genus:Triumfetta

 Species: rhomboidea

Description: Triumfetta rhomboidea, also known as diamond burbark or Chinese bur, is a tropical and subtropical shrub or herb with the following characteristics:Leaves: Ovate to ovate-lanceolate, with 3–7 veins from the base, and irregularly serrate margins Flowers: Yellow, in axillary cymes, with sepals that are linear and often tipped dark red Fruit: Spherical, tomentose, and 4–5 mm in diameter Branchlets: Gray-brown and tomentose Petiole: 1–5 cm long Flower buds: Cylindrical, with a slightly wider apex Sepals: Narrowly oblong, 4.5–5.5 mm, villous, and appendaged at tip Petals: Yellow, slightly shorter than sepals, and hairy along margins Stamens: 10 Ovary: Spiny Triumfetta rhomboidea is a weed that can be invasive in pastures and disturbed areas. It is found in India, Ceylon, the Malay Peninsula, China, Africa, and America. Triumfetta rhomboidea contains a number of phytochemicals, including carbohydrate glycosides, phytosterol, steroids, flavonoids, tannin, phenolic compounds, and triterpenoids. These phytochemicals may have various pharmacological properties, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antitumor, antibacterial, diuretic, anti-diabetic, antiproliferative, antiinflammatory, antitubercular, anthelmintic, and lactogenic properties.

Uses: Medicine: The roots of the plant are used as a diuretic, galactagogue, and aphrodisiac. The leaves, flowers, fruits, and stem are used to treat gonorrhea, tumors, and leprosy. The powdered leaves are used to treat anemia in East Africa. Jute production: The bark of the plant is used to produce jute. Animal food: The plant is used as animal food. Poison: The plant is used as a poison.