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fivewing spiderling
Scientific Name: Boerhavia intermedia
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Boerhavia triquetra var. intermedia
Also known as Fivewing Spiderling, this plant belongs to the genus Boerhavia, commonly referred to as spiderlings or hogweeds.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Boerhavia triquetra var. intermedia (M.E. Jones) Spellenb.
- Common Name: Fivewing Spiderling
- Rank: Variety
- Family: Nyctaginaceae
- Genus: Boerhavia
- Synonyms:
- Boerhavia intermedia M.E. Jones
- Boerhavia erecta L. var. intermedia (M.E. Jones)
- Basionym: Boerhavia triquetra var. intermedia (M.E. Jones) Spellenb.
Distribution and Habitat
- Reported locations include Arizona and New Mexico.
- It is considered native and naturalized in Yavapai County.
- Also found in the United States
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Can be an annual herb with a tapered taproot, either soft or woody.
- Stems are usually erect or ascending, occasionally decumbent, and can be moderately or profusely branched.
Additional Information
- The term "Spiderling" refers to the appearance of species that bear inflorescences.
Resources
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Boerhavia intermedia.
- UA Herbarium and ASU Vascular Plant Herbarium.