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Boerhavia diffusa - Punarnava

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==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=Gonajali, Komme gida, Kommegida|ml=Talutama, Tamilama|sa=Punarnavah, Raktakanda|ta=Caranai, Caranai ver|te=Ambati madu, Atikamamidi|hi=Varshbhu|en=Red spiderling}}
==Properties==
==How to plant/cultivate==
Boerhavia diffusa is widespread through much of the tropics and the subtropics and has also become naturalized in parts of the temperate zonePrefers a sunny position and a well-drained soil.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Season to grow==April-May ==Required Ecosystem/Climate==It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.<ref name="Required Ecosystem/Climate"/> ==Kind of soil needed==Light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
==Photo Gallery==
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File:Boerhavia diffusa flower.jpg|Leaves
 
File:Boerhavia diffusa in AP W IMG 8081.jpg|Flowers
File:Plume moth on Boerhavia diffusa W IMG 1002.jpg|Flowers
<ref name="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:07</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Boerhavia+diffusa Cultivation Details]</ref>
<ref name="Required Ecosystem/Climate">[https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Boerhavia+diffusa Required Ecosystem/Climate]</ref>
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