
- Hindi
- पुनर्नवा
- Botanical
- Boerhavia diffusa
- Family
- Nyctaginaceae
About the plant
A hardy monsoon spreader with long traditional use, easy to grow and valuable for small insects.
Growing it
Self-seeds readily; thin it or it takes the bed.
What it is for
Traditional monsoon remedies; a living mulch that keeps soil cool.
How to grow
- Sunlight
- Full sun to light shade
- पानी
- Rain is usually enough
- मौसम
- Jun–Aug
- Grows in
- Balcony, Garden / ground
- Mature size
- 20–40 cm, spreading
- First harvest
- Whole plant at 90–120 days
Self-seeds readily; thin it or it takes the bed.
Traditional uses
Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.
Traditional knowledge
Traditional monsoon remedies; a living mulch that keeps soil cool.
Scientific evidence
This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.
Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.
Ecological value
Where it grows in India
- Review
- Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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