Stems decumbent or prostrate, puberulent, with scattered long septate hairs. Leaves with petioles (3-)5-19(-25) mm long; lamina deltoid, oblong, lanceolate, elliptic or ovate, (14-)15-42(-47) x (8-)9-32(-34) mm; apex obtuse, acute, acuminate or apiculate; base obbtuse or truncate; margins entire, sometimes undulate; glabrous, with long septate hairs along veins and margins. Inflorescence with primary peduncles 60-130 mm long, secondary peduncles 20-35 mm long; 5-many flowers per cluster; pedicels 1 mm long. Flowers 3 mm long; lower part of perianth 1-1.5 mm long, clavate, 3- or 4-ribbed with apex of ribs expanded, glabrous; upper part of perianth 1.5-2 mm long, purple or pink. Stamens 2 or 3, Ovary ellipsoid, stipitate; style filiform, exserted. Anthocarp 3-4 x 2-3 mm, clavate, 3- or 4-winged, broadly truncate-apiculate, glabrous. From: Struwig, M; Siebert, SJ. 2013. A taxonomic revision of Boerhavia (Nyctaginaceae) in southern Africa. S. African J. Bot. 86: 116-134. [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (2013); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]
Annual or perennial herb, 0.4 m high. Stems prostrate, puberulous to hispid with scattered, long, septate hairs. Leaves deltoid, oblong, lanceolate, elliptic or ovate; blade14-47 x 8-34 mm, sparsely hispid on margins and nerves below, glabrous above, base obtuse to truncate, apex acute to obtuse; petioles 3-25 mm long. Inflorescence a compound cyme, usually freely branched; peduncles glandular-puberulous. Flowers small, 3 mm long, lower portion of flower green, coriaceous, 3- or 4-ribbed with apices of ribs expanded, upper portion petaloid, purple. Flowering time Nov.-Apr. Fruit 3-4 mm long anthocarp, 3- or 4-winged. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Matiapoto, MMH; Struwig, M. 2019. Nyctaginaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1251-1253. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Annual herb, up to 0.4 m high; plants unarmed. Leaves with blade ovate, 30-35 x 15-25 mm, veining on lower surface prominent. Flowers: stamens ± exserted; perianth cylindrical, relatively small and inconspicuous; purple, red; Nov.-Apr. Fruit obconical-clavate, 3- or 4-winged, eglandular. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Nyctaginaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 662-665. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
B. cordobensis can be distinguished from other members of Boerhavia in southern Africa by the clavate anthocarp with 3 or 4 wings and a broadly truncate apex. From: Struwig, M; Siebert, SJ. 2013. A taxonomic revision of Boerhavia (Nyctaginaceae) in southern Africa. S. African J. Bot. 86: 116-134. [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (2013); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]
B. cordobensis occurs in dry riverbeds, on floodplains, plains, hillslopes or mountainsides and ridges in semi-shade to full sun at 310-1775 m altitude, growing in moist to well-drained stony, sand to sandy loam soil. From: Struwig, M; Siebert, SJ. 2013. A taxonomic revision of Boerhavia (Nyctaginaceae) in southern Africa. S. African J. Bot. 86: 116-134. [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (2013); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]
Weed, spreading along roads and in gardens, open woodlands, grassland, grazed; Dry Highveld Grassland, Upper Karoo, Lower Karoo, Albany Thicket, Sub-Escarpment Grassland, Drakensberg Grassland. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Matiapoto, MMH; Struwig, M. 2019. Nyctaginaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1251-1253. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Dwarf Karroid Shrubland. Stony hillside slopes, disturbed places. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Nyctaginaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 662-665. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
B. cordobensis is native to central-western Argentina (Lopez, 1998) and has been introduced to Namibia, Botswana and South Africa, where it is widespread in the drier, predominantly western parts. From: Struwig, M; Siebert, SJ. 2013. A taxonomic revision of Boerhavia (Nyctaginaceae) in southern Africa. S. African J. Bot. 86: 116-134. [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (2013); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299] [CC BY]
Native to South America. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Nyctaginaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 662-665. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
November to April
310 to 1340 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| kleefbossie | Afrikaans | Bredenkamp, CL; Matiapoto, MMH; Struwig, M. 2019. Nyctaginaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1251-1253. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| kleefbossie | Afrikaans | Struwig, M; Siebert, SJ. 2013. A taxonomic revision of Boerhavia (Nyctaginaceae) in southern Africa, S. African J. Bot. 86: 116-134. [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (2013); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299]. | |
| sticky spiderling | English | Bredenkamp, CL; Matiapoto, MMH; Struwig, M. 2019. Nyctaginaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1251-1253. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| sticky spiderling | English | Struwig, M; Siebert, SJ. 2013. A taxonomic revision of Boerhavia (Nyctaginaceae) in southern Africa, S. African J. Bot. 86: 116-134. [Copyright held by the South African Association of Botanists (2013); http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299]. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Caryophyllales
FAMILY Nyctaginaceae
TRIBE Nyctagineae
GENUS Boerhavia
SPECIES cordobensis
42 results for Boerhavia cordobensis Kuntze
Year
Barcode: PRE0672917-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 111 | 1986-1-15
South Africa, Northern Cape, BRITSTOWN DIST.; AGTERPLAAS FARM.; FARM DAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1004270-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 5970 | 2015-5-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, Postmasburg Magisterial District. Kolomela mine: South west of Postmasburg. Farm Wolhaarkop, near farmhouse.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0733615-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 866 | 1989-2-21
South Africa, Northern Cape, BARKLEY WEST DIST.; VAALBOS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0773708-0 Collector(s) & number: Phelan, AJ, 1144 | 1991-2-21
South Africa, Northern Cape, ROOIPOORT FARM; ON ROAD TO GRIQUATOWN IN NW CORNER OF FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0258630-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, 23903 | 1953-3-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Prince Albert road, River bank, Prince Albert.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0037455-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 23903 | 1953-3-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Prince Albert, Prince Albert Road, River bank.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0536439-0 Collector(s) & number: Gibbs Russell, GE, 511 | 1978-4-18
South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST; NIEUWEVELD MTS.; FOOT OF MTS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0894017-0 Collector(s) & number: Johannsmeier, AE, 252 | 2010-12-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, 50 km outside Prieska on way to Britstown.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0993846-0 Collector(s) & number: Struwig, M, 112 | 2009-11-18
South Africa, Limpopo, Mapungubwe National Park. Maloutswa Bird Hide. In front of restroom, between paving.
General notes: Voucher specimen for Struwig. M. 2012. A Systemetic Study of Boerhavia L. and Commicarpus Standl. (Nyctaginaceae) in Southern Africa. PhD, Northwest-University. Potchefstroom.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0129143-0 Collector(s) & number: Walters, IB, 2444 | 1981-2-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Ex horte Dr I B Walters, Worcester.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1020849-0 Collector(s) & number: Mkhize, MA, 384A | 2023-1-17
South Africa, Northern Cape, Kimberly on road R31.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0999348-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 6891 | 2018-4-23
South Africa, Northern Cape, Postmasburg District. Kolomela mine: SW of Postmasburg. Mamaghodi.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0983734-0 Collector(s) & number: Hochobes, MM, MH1717 | 2008-3-13
Namibia, Karas, Aroab-Keetmanshoop gravel road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0854451-0 Collector(s) & number: Makgakga, MC, 305 | -1-28
South Africa, Northern Cape, Upington. On the roadside to Glen Lyon.
General notes: A sprawling shrub. Stem maroonish green. Leaves bicolor. Flowers sticky, tiny, purple.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0605712-0 Collector(s) & number: Palmer, AR, 819 | 1981-2-30
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TARKASTAD DIST; COMMANDO DRIFT DAM; NATURE RESERVE 40 KM EAST OF CRADOCK MANAGEMENT SURVEY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0394982-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 938 | 1957-11-17
South Africa, Northern Cape, KIMBERLEY; BEHIND KIMBERLEY THEATRE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0591808-0 Collector(s) & number: Straub, CC, 832 | 2000-5-30
South Africa, Limpopo, Breslau 2 M.S. Farm. (Near Pontdrift).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0680103-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 721 | 1984-12-12
South Africa, Cape Province, FRASERBURG DIST.; LAYTON.; BOTTOM OF PASS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0603805-0 Collector(s) & number: Herman, PPJ, 611 | 1981-4-6
South Africa, Northern Cape, MATJIESFONTEIN FARM; 39 KM S OF PETRUSVILLE ON ROAD TO COLESBERG VIA PERDEBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0843570-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 6819 | 2006-3-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, Kenhardt District. Hendrik Zyn Puts homestead (Hendrik se puts).
General notes: Biome: Nama Karoo. Vegetation type: Bushmanland. Fruit green and sticky.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0861411-0 Collector(s) & number: Sachse, B, 652 | 2007-11-3
South Africa, Limpopo, Alldays District. Mapungubwe National Park. Farm Samaria. At wind pump, ridge near the Den Staat road.
General notes: Musina Mopane Bushveld. Slope: none. Flowers whitish, seeds 3-cornered pyramids.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0050944-0 Collector(s) & number: Maguire, B, 725 | 1950-12-3
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Swart River near Graaff Reinet.
General notes: Deep purple.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0993839-0 Collector(s) & number: Struwig, M, 122 | 2009-11-19
South Africa, Limpopo, R525, 4 km after Tsipise.
General notes: Voucher specimen for Struwig, M. 2012. A Systemetic Study of Boerhavia L. and Commicarpus Standl. (Nyctaginaceae) in southern Africa. PhD, Northwest-University. Potchefstroom.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0262521-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, SA, s.n. | 1985-3-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Ladismith, Farm Sorgvliet of Mr. G. van der Vywer.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0844227-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 6731 | 2006-3-12
South Africa, Northern Cape, Kenhardt District. Farm: Sandkolk. Doringknie se vloer.
General notes: Biome: Nama Karoo. Vegetation type: Bushmanland. Stem sticky.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0270147-0 Collector(s) & number: Komape, DM, KMS138 | 2011-11-11
South Africa, North West, Potchefstroom, Baillie Park, small holdings. 26°43'02''S 27°07'08''E.
General notes: Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme. Occurrence: frequent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0672910-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 27 | 1986-1-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, BRITSTOWN DIST.; VOLSTRUISPOORT FARM.; EDGE OF BRINKSPAN.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0843102-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 11763 | 2006-3-9
South Africa, Northern Cape, About 60 km SW of Kakamas; Farm Droëgrond.
General notes: Rolling countryside. Areas received exceptional rains. Disturbed area around windmill and drinking place. Herb scrambling in undergrowth and sending up flowering stems.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0776257-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, IJ, 599 | 1991-2-2
Botswana, CENTRAL KALAHARI; MOPIPI DAM WALL; NEAR RAKOPS
General notes: Small shrub 0.020 m tall. Tiny 2 mm red flowers in clusters on stalk.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0890994-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, BP01089 | 2002-1-30
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ± 20 km east of Middelburg on road to Cradock.
General notes: Eastern Mixed Nama Karoo. No slope. Small flowers bright pink. Clustered fruit sticky.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0110066-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 8426 | 1996-1-27
South Africa, Northern Cape, Just past Die Poort, on road to Groblershoop.
General notes: Arid karroo and false grassveld. Sandy soil. Flat slope. Prostrate herb. Long trailing stems, reddish tinged. Flowers small purple, axillary.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0736891-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 612 | 1989-2-14
South Africa, Free State, PETRUSBURG; VERSTEURDE GEBIED.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0594935-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 3420 | 2001-2-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Between Calitzdorp Spa and Rooiberg Pass.
General notes: Succulent Mountain Scrub (Spekboomveld). No slope. Thick rootstock.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0149102-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 10260 | 1989-5-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Mierenfontein.
General notes: Pioneeer in disturbed site round farm house.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0605711-0 Collector(s) & number: Palmer, AR, 460 | 1980-3-3
South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAAFF REINET; KAROO NATURE RESERVE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0563811-0 Collector(s) & number: Peyper, T, 1998 | 1996-2-1
South Africa, Free State, Edenburg. Bethanië Sendingstasie.
General notes: In koppie. Klipperig. NW-helling. Kruid, 20 cm hoog. Blomme: rooi.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Nyctaginaceae Bredenkamp, CL; Matiapoto, MMH; Struwig, MIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1251-1253
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2017
SERIES CHAPTER
Nyctaginaceae Retief, E; Meyer, NLIn: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 662-665
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
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