Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
570717

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 389 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570049

Common Names

  • Virgata Bourreria
  • Bourreria Virgata
  • Bourreria Virgata Plant

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Synonyms

  • Bourreria albopunctata O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bourreria badia O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bourreria brachypoda O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bourreria bullata O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bourreria cuneifolia O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bourreria cuneifolia glabrescens O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bourreria divaricata G.Don [unknown]
  • Bourreria maritima O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bourreria mucronata Britton [unknown]
  • Bourreria taylorii Britton [unknown]
  • Bourreria virgata rotundifolia O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bourreria virgata vestita O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cordia floridana Nutt. [unknown]
  • Ehretia divaricata DC. [unknown]
  • Ehretia exsucca Bert. ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ehretia montana Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ehretia virgata Sw. [unknown]
  • Bourreria virgata cuneifolia (O.E.Schulz) Gottschling [unknown]
  • Morelosia virgata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Morelosia divaricata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Morelosia montana Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bourreria virgata (also called virgate 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 virgata 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 virgata 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 virgata

Bourreria virgata is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Bourreria virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bourreria virgata?

Bourreria virgata

What is the family of Bourreria virgata?

Boraginaceae

What is the common name of Bourreria virgata?

Virgata Bourreria

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-2680910: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.