Boerhavia tsarisbergensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tsarisbergensis
ID:
568786
Status:
valid
Authors:
Govaerts
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 2(1): 12 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568118
Common Names
- Tsar's Berg Boerhavia
- Tsar's Berg Spiderling
- Tsar's Berg Spreading Hogweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Boerhavia tsarisbergensis (also called Tsarisberg Spiderling, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a sprawling growth habit and produces small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Boerhavia tsarisbergensis is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diabetes, and urinary tract infections. It is also used as a dye and a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Boerhavia tsarisbergensis has small, yellow flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Boerhavia tsarisbergensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Boerhavia tsarisbergensis
Boerhavia tsarisbergensis is native to South America and can be found growing in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Boerhavia tsarisbergensis FAQ
What is the common name of Boerhavia tsarisbergensis?
Tsarisberg Spiderling
What is the scientific name of Tsarisberg Spiderling?
Boerhavia tsarisbergensis
What is the family of Boerhavia tsarisbergensis?
Nyctaginaceae
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-2678816: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.