Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
huanita
ID:
570644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 370 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569976

Common Names

  • Bourreria huanita
  • Huanita Bourreria
  • Huanita Star-Vine

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Synonyms

  • Morelosia huanita Lex. [unknown]
  • Morelosia grandiflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bourreria formosa Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Bourreria grandiflora Bertol. [unknown]
  • Bourreria guatemalensis Gürke [unknown]
  • Crematomia formosa Miers [unknown]
  • Crematomia grandiflora Miers [unknown]
  • Crematomia guatemalensis Miers [unknown]
  • Crematomia huanita Miers [unknown]
  • Ehretia formosa DC. [unknown]
  • Ehretia formosa oaxacana DC. [unknown]
  • Ehretia guatimalensis DC. [unknown]
  • Bourreria tuxtlae G.Campos & F.Chiang [unknown]
  • Morelosia formosa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bourreria huanita (also called Huanita 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 huanita has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, respiratory problems, and digestive issues. It is also used in perfumes, incense, and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bourreria huanita 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 huanita 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 Bourreria huanita

Bourreria huanita can be found in Peru.

Bourreria huanita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bourreria huanita?

Bourreria huanita

What is the common name of Bourreria huanita?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Bourreria huanita?

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,

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