Status:
valid
Authors:
Heimerl & Vierh. ex Vierh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 53: 435 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568092
Common Names
- Boerhavia simonyi
- Simony's Spiderling
- Pale Spiderling
Synonyms
- Commicarpus simonyi (Heimerl & Vierh.) Meikle [unknown]
Description
Boerhavia simonyi (also called Simony's hogweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small white flowers and its oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Boerhavia simonyi is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and urinary tract infections. It is also used as a soil conditioner and to promote soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Boerhavia simonyi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boerhavia simonyi is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant annual that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of about 30 cm (12 in) apart.
Where to Find Boerhavia simonyi
Boerhavia simonyi is native to South America and can be found growing in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Boerhavia simonyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boerhavia simonyi?
Boerhavia simonyi
What is the common name of Boerhavia simonyi?
Simony's spurge
What is the natural habitat of Boerhavia simonyi?
Boerhavia simonyi is found in dry, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
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,