Bouvardia candida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 60(3-4): 279. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003373
Common Names
- Bouvardia candida
- Candid Bouvardia
- Bouvardia Candida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bouvardia candida (also called White Bouvardia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. It is native to Mexico and is found in woodlands and rocky hillsides. It has opposite, lanceolate leaves with serrated margins and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bouvardia candida is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flowerbeds. Its leaves can also be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bouvardia candida is a small, white, tubular flower with five pointed petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bouvardia candida is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or division. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a low-hanging branch in the soil and allowing it to root. Division can be done by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the root ball into multiple sections.
Where to Find Bouvardia candida
Bouvardia candida can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.
Bouvardia candida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bouvardia candida?
Bouvardia candida
What are the common names of Bouvardia candida?
White Bouvardia, White Candida
What is the natural habitat of Bouvardia candida?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central and South America
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,