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Boerhavia burbidgeana

Boerhavia burbidgeana Hewson
Boerhavia burbidgeana
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Boerhavia burbidgeana is a species in the genus Boerhavia, belonging to the Nyctaginaceae family. It is native to the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The species was first described by Hewson in 1984.

Description

Boerhavia burbidgeana is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as four-o'clocks. The species is found in the Northern Territory and Western Australia, indicating its distribution is limited to these regions in Australia. It was formally published by Hewson in 1984, contributing to the taxonomic understanding of the genus Boerhavia. This genus includes various herbaceous plants, often characterized by their succulent stems and showy flowers. The description of B. burbidgeana adds to the regional biodiversity records of the Australian flora.

Distribution

Northern Territory · Western Australia

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