Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
568524

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 24: 69 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567856

Common Names

  • Boerhavia alata
  • Alata Boerhavia
  • Boerhavia Alata

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Description

Boerhavia alata (also called 'Winged Boerhavia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has thin, wiry stems with small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Boerhavia alata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as its flowers are quite attractive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boerhavia alata is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boerhavia alata is a tropical perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be propagated from seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Boerhavia alata

Boerhavia alata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Boerhavia alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boerhavia alata?

Boerhavia alata

What is the common name of Boerhavia alata?

Winged Spiderling

What is the natural habitat of Boerhavia alata?

Dry, sandy soils of 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-2678570: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.