Boerhavia dominii
Meikle & Hewson
Tarvine
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBoerhavia dominii, commonly known as tarvine, is a species of flowering plant in the four o'clock family. It is native to Australia. It is a prostrate perennial herb growing up to 1 metre in diameter. Leaves are about 40 mm long and 20 mm wide and may have a wavy edge. It produces pale pink or pale purple flowers followed by small, hairy, furrowed fruits.
Description
A herb. It is a trailing plant or lies along the ground. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are simple and 2-7 cm long by 1-6 cm wide. It is paler underneath. The flowers are in a cluster in the axils of the leaves or at the ends of branches. They are white or pink and 1-2 mm long. The fruit is a nut. It is green or brown and 3-4 mm long. Probably now Boerhavia glabrata Blume;
Edible Uses
The root tuber is roasted, peeled, and eaten; it serves as a significant famine food.
Traditional Uses
The root tuber is roasted then peeled and eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in vine thickets.
Where It Grows
Australia*, East Timor, SE Asia, Timor-Leste,
Other Information
It is a significant famine food,
Notes
There are about 40 Boerhavia species. They are mostly in the tropics and subtropics.
Also Known As
Wudhugaa
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