Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
succulenta
ID:
570696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Select. Stirp. Amer. Hist. : 44 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570028

Common Names

  • Succulenta Bourreria
  • Bourreria Succulenta
  • Bourreria Succulenta Plant

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Synonyms

  • Lithocardium glabrum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Morelosia beurera Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bourreria baccata Raf. [unknown]
  • Bourreria beureria Huth [unknown]
  • Bourreria clariuscula Miers [unknown]
  • Bourreria domingensis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Bourreria grandiflora (Poir.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Bourreria ovata Miers [unknown]
  • Bourreria recurva Miers [unknown]
  • Bourreria revoluta Kunth [unknown]
  • Bourreria rigida Miers [unknown]
  • Bourreria succulenta canescens O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bourreria succulenta revoluta O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bourreria succulenta umbrosa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bourreria tomentosa velutina (DC.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Bourreria velutina Gürke [unknown]
  • Bourreria velutina venosa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bourreria venosa (Miers) Stearn [unknown]
  • Bourreria wrightii Alain [unknown]
  • Collococcus glaber (L.) Friesen [unknown]
  • Cordia beurreria Willd. [unknown]
  • Cordia bourreria L. [unknown]
  • Cordia glabra L. [unknown]
  • Crematomia attenuata Miers [unknown]
  • Crematomia elongata Miers [unknown]
  • Crematomia molliuscula Miers [unknown]
  • Crematomia revoluta Miers [unknown]
  • Crematomia venosa Miers [unknown]
  • Ehretia beurreria Chapm. [unknown]
  • Ehretia bourreria L. [unknown]
  • Ehretia bourreria Desf. [unknown]
  • Ehretia bourreria para-calophylla M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Ehretia domingensis DC. [unknown]
  • Ehretia grandiflora Poir. [unknown]
  • Ehretia revoluta DC. [unknown]
  • Ehretia rupestris Salisb. [unknown]
  • Ehretia velutina DC. [unknown]
  • Ehretia recurva Desf. [unknown]
  • Morelosia domingensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Morelosia ovata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Morelosia recurva Kuntze [unknown]
  • Morelosia revoluta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hymenesthes nitida Miers [unknown]

Description

Bourreria succulenta (also called succulent bourreria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in coastal areas. It has a spreading habit with oval, leathery leaves and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bourreria succulenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Long, thin leaves with a slightly fuzzy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bourreria succulenta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Bourreria succulenta

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

Bourreria succulenta FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Bourreria succulenta?

Bourreria succulenta prefers temperatures between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal soil type for Bourreria succulenta?

Bourreria succulenta prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Bourreria succulenta need?

Bourreria succulenta needs full sun to partial shade.

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,