Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
aquilana
ID:
1274220

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Campos, Gottschling & J.S.Mill.

Source:
tro

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 103:25:00. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273558

Common Names

  • Bourreria Aquilana
  • Aquilana Bourreria
  • Aquilana

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Description

Bourreria aquilana (also called Eagle Bourreria, among many other common names) is a shrub in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in tropical dry forests. This plant typically grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bourreria aquilana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bourreria aquilana has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bourreria aquilana is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from cuttings. Take a cutting of a stem with at least two sets of leaves and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should root in a few weeks. Once the roots have developed, transplant the cutting into a larger pot and water it regularly.

Where to Find Bourreria aquilana

Bourreria aquilana can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Bourreria aquilana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bourreria aquilana?

Bourreria aquilana

What is the family of Bourreria aquilana?

Boraginaceae

What is the common name of Bourreria aquilana?

Aquila Bourreria

Species in the Bourreria genus

Bourreria bolivarensis, Bourreria andrieuxii, Bourreria calophylla, Bourreria costaricensis, Bourreria exsucca, Bourreria grandicalyx, Bourreria grayumii, Bourreria havanensis, Bourreria hintonii, Bourreria huanita, Bourreria laxa, Bourreria linearis, Bourreria longiflora, Bourreria lyciacea, Bourreria microphylla, Bourreria moaensis, Bourreria mollis, Bourreria nemoralis, Bourreria orbicularis, Bourreria petiolaris, Bourreria polyneura, Bourreria pulchra, Bourreria quirosii, Bourreria rekoi, Bourreria rinconensis, Bourreria rowellii, Bourreria rubra, Bourreria sonorae, Bourreria spathulata, Bourreria succulenta, Bourreria superba, Bourreria teitensis, Bourreria tomentosa, Bourreria virgata, Bourreria motaguensis, Bourreria aquilana, Bourreria scabra, Bourreria apetala, Bourreria angustifolia, Bourreria bosseri, Bourreria capuronii, Bourreria croatii, Bourreria darcyana, Bourreria labatii, Bourreria leslieae, Bourreria lowryana, Bourreria moratiana, Bourreria randrianasoloana, Bourreria schatziana, Bourreria comorensis,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

James Spencer Miller (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Mill.' in the authors string.
Marc Gottschling (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottschling' in the authors string.
María Goreti Campos Ríos (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Campos' in the authors string.