Scientific name Boerhavia Rank Genus | ||
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Lower classifications Boerhavia diffusa, Boerhavia coccinea, Boerhavia intermedia, Boerhavia wrightii, Boerhavia coulteri | ||
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Boerhavia is a genus of over 100 species in the four o'clock flower family, Nyctaginaceae. Some species are annuals and others perennials. In habit they generally are herbaceous.
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- Top 10 health benefits of punarnava medicinal plants boerhavia punarnava
- Herbal medicine boerhavia diffusa natural remedy for jaundice
- Selected species
- Agricultural and horticultural significance
- References
Common names include spiderlings and hogweeds. "Spiderling" refers to the appearance of those species that bear inflorescences on numerous long, slender stems, interlocking in a manner suggestive of a spider or spider's web.
The genus was named for Herman Boerhaave, a Dutch botanist, and the genus name is frequently misspelled "Boerhaavia".
Boerhavia species generally are native to warm tropical regions.
Herbal medicine boerhavia diffusa natural remedy for jaundice
Selected species
Agricultural and horticultural significance
Several species of Boerhavia are of importance as agricultural and horticultural weeds. Some are valued as forage for grazing livestock, and some, such as Boerhavia erecta, also are of use as human food and folk medicine.
