Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
570656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 8: 5 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569988

Common Names

  • Bourreria mollis
  • Soft Bourreria
  • Mollis Bourreria

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Synonyms

  • Bourreria oxyphylla Standl. [unknown]
  • Bourreria wagneri Standl. [unknown]
  • Bourreria veracruziana G.Campos & F.Chiang [unknown]

Description

Bourreria mollis (also called Soft Bourreria, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 metres in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and is found in heathland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bourreria mollis has been used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bourreria mollis 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 mollis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Bourreria mollis

Bourreria mollis can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Bourreria mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bourreria mollis?

Bourreria mollis

What is the common name of Bourreria mollis?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Bourreria mollis?

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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