Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
1303082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin & Razafim.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Candollea 72: 346 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315536

Common Names

  • Bourreria scabra
  • Scabra Bourreria
  • Scabra Bourreria Plant

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Description

Bourreria scabra (also called 'Rough Bourreria', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 2m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.2m. It prefers moist, sheltered sites in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Bourreria scabra is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for digestive problems and to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bourreria scabra is white or pale purple in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bourreria scabra is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Bourreria scabra

Bourreria scabra can be found in the tropical forests of Central America, specifically in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Bourreria scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bourreria scabra?

Bourreria scabra

What is the common name of Bourreria scabra?

Scabra's Bourreria

What is the natural habitat of Bourreria scabra?

Tropical dry forests of Central America

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

Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Sylvain G. Razafimandimbison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Razafim.' in the authors string.