Boerhavia torreyana
Creeping Spiderling
Also known as: Boerhavia spicata var. torreyana S.Watson
- Boerhavia spicata var. torreyana S.Watson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Nyctaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Boerhavia torreyana (commonly known as Creeping Spiderling) is an annual within the Nyctaginaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas, Utah