Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
568541

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meikle) Govaerts

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 2(1): 11 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567873



Common Names

  • Boerhavia australis
  • Australis Boerhavia
  • Boerhavia Australis


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Synonyms

  • Commicarpus australis Meikle [unknown]

Description

Boerhavia australis (also called Southern False Nettle, Southern Hemp Nettle, and Southern Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is characterized by its small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Boerhavia australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boerhavia australis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with pinkish-purple bracts. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boerhavia australis is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be taken from the stems of mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist but not wet and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Boerhavia australis

Boerhavia australis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Australia.

Boerhavia australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boerhavia australis?

Boerhavia australis

What is the common name of Boerhavia australis?

Southern Spiderling

What is the natural habitat of Boerhavia australis?

Dry, sandy soils of tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Boerhavia genus

Boerhavia hualienensis, Boerhavia acutifolia, Boerhavia africana, Boerhavia alamasona, Boerhavia alata, Boerhavia albiflora, Boerhavia ambigua, Boerhavia angustifolia, Boerhavia anisophylla, Boerhavia arabica, Boerhavia australis, Boerhavia boissieri, Boerhavia bracteosa, Boerhavia brandegeei, Boerhavia burbidgeana, Boerhavia capitata, Boerhavia chinensis, Boerhavia chrysantha, Boerhavia ciliata, Boerhavia coccinea, Boerhavia cordobensis, Boerhavia coulteri, Boerhavia crassifolia, Boerhavia crispa, Boerhavia crispifolia, Boerhavia decipiens, Boerhavia deserticola, Boerhavia diandra, Boerhavia dichotoma, Boerhavia diffusa, Boerhavia discolor, Boerhavia elegans, Boerhavia erecta, Boerhavia fallacissima, Boerhavia fistulosa, Boerhavia gardneri, Boerhavia glabrata, Boerhavia glandulosa, Boerhavia gracillima, Boerhavia graminicola, Boerhavia grandiflora, Boerhavia greenwayi, Boerhavia heimerlii, Boerhavia helenae, Boerhavia herbstii, Boerhavia hereroensis, Boerhavia heronensis, Boerhavia hiranensis, Boerhavia hirsuta, Boerhavia hitchcockii,

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2678586: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Robert Desmond Meikle (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meikle' in the authors string.