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<big>''[[Boerhavia repens]]'' L.</big>

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Boerhavia repens'' (PROTA)}}

:Protologue: Sp. pl. 1: 3 (1753).

:Chromosome number: ''n'' = 52

== Vernacular names ==

== Origin and geographic distribution ==

''Boerhavia repens'' can be found flowering and fruiting throughout the year, when sufficient water is available.

== Ecology ==

''Boerhavia repens'' occurs in disturbed sandy and rocky localities, often in occasionally inundated areas, such as ditches along roadsides, dry river beds, flood plains and irrigated fields, up to 1600(–1900) m altitude. ''Boerhavia repens'' prefers sunny sites and a seasonal climate with a pronounced dry season.

== Management ==

The harvested parts of ''Boerhavia repens'' are often used fresh, except for the roots, which may be dried in the sun for later use.

== Genetic resources ==

== Author(s) ==

== Correct citation of this article ==

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