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Common Names
- Bouvardia
- Scarlet Bouvardia
- Firecracker Plant
Description
Bouvardia candolleana (also called Candolle's Bouvardia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often near streams or in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Bouvardia candolleana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces small, fragrant flowers. The plant is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used to add texture and color to a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bouvardia candolleana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bouvardia candolleana is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Bouvardia candolleana
Bouvardia candolleana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Bouvardia candolleana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bouvardia candolleana?
Bouvardia candolleana
What is the common name of Bouvardia candolleana?
Candolle's Bouvardia
What is the family of Bouvardia candolleana?
Rubiaceae
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,