Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bouvardioides
ID:
368872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 32: 102 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368204

Common Names

  • Bouvardia bouvardioides
  • Bouvardia-like Bouvardia
  • Bouvardia-like Scarlet Bush

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Synonyms

  • Houstonia bouvardioides (Seem.) Benth. & Hook.f. [valid]
  • Hedyotis bouvardioides Seem. [valid]

Description

Bouvardia bouvardioides (also called Bouvardia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in moist soils, in areas with full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Bouvardia bouvardioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bouvardia bouvardioides has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouvardia bouvardioides is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early fall in a cold frame. Division can be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Bouvardia bouvardioides

Bouvardia bouvardioides is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open woods and scrublands.

Bouvardia bouvardioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bouvardia bouvardioides?

Bouvardia bouvardioides

What is the common name of Bouvardia bouvardioides?

Bouvardia

What is the natural habitat of Bouvardia bouvardioides?

Bouvardia bouvardioides is native to Ethiopia.

Species in the Bouvardia genus

Bouvardia ferruginea, Bouvardia lottiae, Bouvardia pedicellaris, Bouvardia pungens, Bouvardia bouvardioides, Bouvardia capitata, Bouvardia chrysantha, Bouvardia conzattii, Bouvardia cordifolia, Bouvardia dictyoneura, Bouvardia erecta, Bouvardia glabra, Bouvardia gracilipes, Bouvardia hintoniorum, Bouvardia karwinskyi, Bouvardia laevis, Bouvardia langlassei, Bouvardia latifolia, Bouvardia leiantha, Bouvardia loeseneriana, Bouvardia longiflora, Bouvardia multiflora, Bouvardia oaxacana, Bouvardia obovata, Bouvardia pallida, Bouvardia quinquenervata, Bouvardia rekoi, Bouvardia rosea, Bouvardia rosei, Bouvardia rzedowskii, Bouvardia scabra, Bouvardia standleyana, Bouvardia subcordata, Bouvardia tenuifolia, Bouvardia ternifolia, Bouvardia viminalis, Bouvardia xestosperma, Bouvardia xylosteoides, Bouvardia castilloi, Bouvardia keniae, Bouvardia borhidiana, Bouvardia hernan-maganae, Bouvardia sancaroli, Bouvardia mitlensis, Bouvardia amplexicaulis, Bouvardia tubicalyx, Bouvardia stenosiphon, Bouvardia pulverulenta, Bouvardia fragilis, Bouvardia costaricensis,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References