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Apache Pass spiderling
Scientific Name: Boerhavia pterocarpa
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Apache Pass Spiderling
Learn about the Apache Pass Spiderling (Boerhavia pterocarpa), a fascinating forb/herb belonging to the spiderling genus.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Boerhavia pterocarpa S. Watson
- Common Name: Apache Pass Spiderling
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Nyctaginaceae (Four O'Clock Family)
- Genus: Boerhavia L. (Spiderling)
- Rank: Species
Synonyms or closely related species include:
- Boerhavia acutifolia (Choisy) J.W. Moore (Sharp-leaf Spiderling)
- Boerhavia purpurascens Gray (Purple Spiderling)
- Boerhavia coccinea (Scarlet Spiderling)
- Boerhavia cordobensis (Apache Pass Spiderling)
- Boerhavia linearifolia Gray (Narrowleaf Spiderling)
- Boerhavia megaptera Standl. (Tucson Mountain Spiderling)
Distribution and Habitat
The Apache Pass Spiderling is found in:
- The United States (Arizona, Apache Pass)
- Mexico
- Possibly Antarctica (as indicated, but this may require verification)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
Boerhavia pterocarpa is described as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that isn't a grass. It is an annual or perennial. It may exhibit a climbing growth habit and benefit from structures like grates or walls for support.
Resources and Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Boerhavia pterocarpa.
- Flora of North America (vol. 4): See Gene Jercinovic and Richard W. Spellenberg's contributions.
- PLANT PROFILE (*)
- ITIS Name: Boerhavia pterocarpa S. Wats. (TSN 19676)