Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
568699

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thulin) Govaerts

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 2(1): 12 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568031



Common Names

  • Boerhavia parviflora
  • Small-Flowered Spiderling
  • Pale Spiderling


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Synonyms

  • Commicarpus parviflorus Thulin [unknown]

Description

Boerhavia parviflora (also called Red Spiderling, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Boerhavia parviflora is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and urinary tract infections. It is also used as a soil conditioner and to promote soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boerhavia parviflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boerhavia parviflora is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant annual that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of about 30 cm (12 in) apart.

Where to Find Boerhavia parviflora

Boerhavia parviflora is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Boerhavia parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boerhavia parviflora?

Boerhavia parviflora

What is the common name of Boerhavia parviflora?

Small-flowered Spiderling

What is the natural habitat of Boerhavia parviflora?

Boerhavia parviflora is found in dry, sandy soils in 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-2678733: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.