Bourreria grayumii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grayumii
ID:
570636
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gottschling & J.S.Mill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 425 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569968
Common Names
- Bourreria grayumii
- Grayum's Bourreria
- Grayum's Star-Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bourreria grayumii (also called Grayum's 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 grayumii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bourreria grayumii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bourreria grayumii 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 grayumii
Bourreria grayumii can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Bourreria grayumii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bourreria grayumii?
Bourreria grayumii
What is the common name of Bourreria grayumii?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Bourreria grayumii?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2680837: Based on the initial data import
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.