
Nyctaginaceae FAMILY
Boerhavia repens
Boerhavia repens
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
3/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
HabitAnnual/Perennial
Growth—
Found throughout the tropics and into the subtropics, the plant is found at elevations up to 1,900 metres and is most common in areas with a distinct dry season[1]. Grows best in a sunny position[1]. Prefers a sandy to rocky soil in the wild[1]. The plant can be found flowering and fruiting throughout the year, when sufficient water is available[1].
Propagation
Seed - Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-19. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Boerhavia+repens>
Pollinators
Data unavailable
References
- [1]Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa. — http://www.prota.org ↩︎An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.