Red Spiderling (Boerhavia diffusa): Spreading Tropical Weed

Red spiderling, also called wineflower, is a prostrate, spreading perennial with small, oval, green leaves often tinged red, and tiny, pinkish-red flowers in clusters. It has a deep taproot and spreads by seeds and rooting stems.

Botanical Profile

Native to tropics worldwide, this plant thrives in warm climates, full sun, and disturbed soils. It's often considered a weed but has extensive medicinal uses in Ayurveda and traditional systems. Difficult to eradicate due to deep taproot.