Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
exsucca
ID:
570629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Select. Stirp. Amer. Hist. : 45 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569961

Common Names

  • Bourreria exsucca
  • Exsucca Bourreria
  • Exsucca

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Synonyms

  • Lutrostylis inermis G.Don [unknown]
  • Morelosia guildingiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Morelosia exsucca Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhamnus cumanensis Loefl. [unknown]
  • Bourreria cumanensis kunthiana O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Crematomia cumanensis Miers [unknown]
  • Crematomia fasciculata Miers [unknown]
  • Crematomia guildingiana Miers [unknown]
  • Crematomia jacquiniana Miers [unknown]
  • Crematomia kunthiana Miers [unknown]
  • Ehretia exsucca L. [unknown]

Description

Bourreria exsucca (also called Exsuccous Bourreria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bourreria exsucca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bourreria exsucca is small, white, and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedling is thin and has a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bourreria exsucca is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or layering. It can be propagated in spring or summer.

Where to Find Bourreria exsucca

Bourreria exsucca is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Bourreria exsucca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bourreria exsucca?

Bourreria exsucca

What is the common name of Bourreria exsucca?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Bourreria exsucca?

Dry forests and scrublands

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,