Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Account Bot. Coll. Cantor 15. 1845 [late 1844-early 1845] ; as 'Boueia'
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569871
Common Names
- Bouea macrophylla
- Large-leaved Bouea
- Bouea of Large Leaf
Synonyms
- Tropidopetalum javanicum Turcz. [unknown]
Description
Bouea macrophylla (also called 'Large-leaved Bouea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bouea macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Bouea macrophylla has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. Seed: The seeds of Bouea macrophylla are small and black. Seedlings: Bouea macrophylla seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bouea macrophylla is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from the stem tips and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Bouea macrophylla
Bouea macrophylla can be found in Southeast Asia, primarily in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Bouea macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bouea macrophylla?
Bouea macrophylla
What is the common name of Bouea macrophylla?
Large-leaved Bouea
What is the natural habitat of Bouea macrophylla?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Bouea genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,