sharp-leaf spiderling

Boerhavia acutifolia is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family, a group of flowering plants often referred to as the four o'clock family. It is characterized by its sharp-leaf morphology, which contributes to its common name, sharp-leaf spiderling. This species is part of the genus Boerhavia, which includes several herbaceous plants found in tropical and subtropical regions. The scientific name was formally published in 1934 by J.W. Moore, who reclassified the species originally described by Choisy.