Status:
valid
Authors:
Shih H.Chen & M.J.Wu
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 52: 337 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508574
Common Names
- Boerhavia hualienensis
- Hualien Boerhavia
- Hualien African Violet
Description
Boerhavia hualienensis (also called Hualien Boerhavia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Taiwan. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy soils. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as coastal dunes and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Boerhavia hualienensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Boerhavia hualienensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seed capsule. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boerhavia hualienensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.
Where to Find Boerhavia hualienensis
Boerhavia hualienensis can be found in Taiwan.
Boerhavia hualienensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boerhavia hualienensis?
Boerhavia hualienensis
What is the family of Boerhavia hualienensis?
Nyctaginaceae
Where is Boerhavia hualienensis found?
Taiwan
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
Ming Jou Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Wu' in the authors string.
Shih Huei Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shih H.Chen' in the authors string.