Boerhavia erecta
Boerhavia erecta is a species of flowering plant in the family Nyctaginaceae. It is commonly known as erect spiderling. This plant is native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Description[edit | edit source]
Boerhavia erecta is an annual or perennial herb that can grow up to 1 meter in height. The stems are slender, erect, and often branched. The leaves are simple, opposite, and have a smooth margin. They are typically ovate to lanceolate in shape and can be up to 10 cm long. The flowers are small, pink to white, and are borne in clusters. The fruit is a small, one-seeded capsule.
Habitat[edit | edit source]
This species is commonly found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, roadsides, and open fields. It thrives in well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of environmental conditions, from dry to moist areas.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Boerhavia erecta has been used in traditional medicine in various cultures. It is known for its potential medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and antimicrobial effects. The plant is also used as a forage for livestock in some regions.
Taxonomy[edit | edit source]
The genus Boerhavia includes several species, and Boerhavia erecta is one of the more widespread members. It is closely related to other species in the Nyctaginaceae family.
Related Species[edit | edit source]
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
