Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 39: 92 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368722
Common Names
- Conzatti Bouvardia
- Conzatti Scarlet Bouvardia
- Conzatti Firecracker Flower
Description
Bouvardia conzattii (also called Conzatt's Bouvardia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bouvardia conzattii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bouvardia conzattii has small, white flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bouvardia conzattii is a perennial plant that is native to tropical America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate, which usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Bouvardia conzattii
Bouvardia conzattii is native to Mexico and Central America.
Bouvardia conzattii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bouvardia conzattii?
Bouvardia conzattii
What type of plant is Bouvardia conzattii?
It is an evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Bouvardia conzattii?
It is native to Mexico and Central 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,