Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
crispifolia
ID:
568575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fosberg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 39: 15 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567907

Common Names

  • Crisp-Leaf Spiderling
  • Rough-Leaf Spiderling
  • Wrinkled Spiderling

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Description

Boerhavia crispifolia (also called Crisped-Leaf False Nettle, Crisped-Leaf Hemp Nettle, and Crisped-Leaf Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is characterized by its small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Boerhavia crispifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boerhavia crispifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers with pinkish-purple bracts. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boerhavia crispifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Boerhavia crispifolia

Boerhavia crispifolia is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Boerhavia crispifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boerhavia crispifolia?

Boerhavia crispifolia

What is the common name of Boerhavia crispifolia?

Crisp-leaved spiderling

What is the natural habitat of Boerhavia crispifolia?

Boerhavia crispifolia is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

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,

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