Boerhavia tuberosa
Lam.
Nyctaginaceae
Commicarpus tuberosus (Lam.) Standl.
Common Name:
General Information
Boerhavia tuberosa is a much-branched, sub-erect or scrambling perennial plant with stems up to 2 metres long[
711- Title
- The Nyctaginaceae and Chenopodiaceae of Northwestern South America.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Standley P.C.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Field Museum of Natural History; Chicago.
- Year
- 1931
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A botanical treatment of the two genera. A bit dated, but still very useful. Often mentions plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
It is sometimes gathered from the wild for its edible root, which is consumed locally.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
711- Title
- The Nyctaginaceae and Chenopodiaceae of Northwestern South America.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Standley P.C.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Field Museum of Natural History; Chicago.
- Year
- 1931
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A botanical treatment of the two genera. A bit dated, but still very useful. Often mentions plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
Range
S. America - Peru, Ecuador, Galapagos.
Habitat
Open woods and open places[
711- Title
- The Nyctaginaceae and Chenopodiaceae of Northwestern South America.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Standley P.C.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Field Museum of Natural History; Chicago.
- Year
- 1931
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A botanical treatment of the two genera. A bit dated, but still very useful. Often mentions plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. Found from sea level to 1,000 metres.
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Root - eaten as a vegetable[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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