Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
369240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (M, Monacensis) 1848: 4 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368572

Common Names

  • Golden Bouvardia
  • Bouvardia Chrysantha
  • Golden Starcluster

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Synonyms

  • Bouvardia cataphyllaris Bullock [valid]
  • Bouvardia macilenta S.F.Blake [valid]
  • Bouvardia myrtifolia Schltdl. [valid]
  • Bouvardia quinqueflora Dehnh. [valid]

Description

Bouvardia chrysantha (also called Golden Bouvardia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It has a creeping rhizome, with linear leaves and a short stem. It is found in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bouvardia chrysantha is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in bouquets and floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bouvardia chrysantha is a small, yellow, five-petaled star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouvardia chrysantha is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and will germinate in 2-3 weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a cold frame until they are ready to be planted out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bouvardia chrysantha

Bouvardia chrysantha can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Bouvardia chrysantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bouvardia chrysantha?

Bouvardia chrysantha

What is the common name of Bouvardia chrysantha?

Golden Bouvardia

What is the natural habitat of Bouvardia chrysantha?

Woodlands, hedgerows, and grasslands

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,