Boerhavia erecta
Erect spiderling
Boerhavia erecta, commonly known as Punarnava, is a vital medicinal herb in Ayurveda. Renowned for its regenerative properties, it is primarily used to treat kidney ailments, swelling, and liver dysfunction. Its name, meaning "renewer," reflects its remarkable ability to restore bodily functions and promote overall health and vitality.
- Scientific name: Boerhavia erecta
- Family: Nyctaginaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Boerhavia erecta, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Nyctaginacea. It is ultimately identified by the genus Boerhavia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Nyctaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Boerhavia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Boerhavia erecta, is known by several common names across different linguistic regions, particularly in Chinese. In simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 直立黄细心 (zh-hans and zh), while in traditional Chinese scripts used in Taiwan and Hong Kong, it is known as 直立黃細心 (zh-tw, zh-hk, and zh-hant).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 直立黄细心 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 直立黃細心 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 直立黃細心 | Wikidata |
| zh | 直立黄细心 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 直立黃細心 | Wikidata |
| te | అడవి మామెన | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 直立黄细心 | Wikidata |
| te | అటకమామిడి | Wikidata |
| zh | 西沙黄细心 | Wikidata |
| en | erect spiderling | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Furthermore, its presence extends to the nation of Burkina. The species is also documented in Gambia and Ghana. Finally, its geographical range includes Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Chemicals
Boerhavia erecta has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glycosides.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Boerhavia erecta has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV integrase.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV integrase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |