Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
369911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 32: 110 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369243

Common Names

  • Erect Bouvardia
  • Erect Bouvardia
  • Bouvardia Erecta

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Synonyms

  • Bouvardia flos-joannis K.Schum. ex Loes [valid]
  • Bouvardia flos-joannis latifolia Loes. [valid]
  • Catesbaea erecta Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [valid]
  • Hedyotis spinescens Sessé & Moc. [valid]

Description

Bouvardia erecta (also called upright bouvardia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in moist and wet habitats, such as in swamps, marshes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Bouvardia erecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bouvardia erecta is small, yellowish-white, and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings are short and stubby.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouvardia erecta is a tropical shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cut off a stem from the main plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the soil thoroughly and keep it moist until the cutting takes root. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Bouvardia erecta

Bouvardia erecta is native to Mexico and Central America.

Bouvardia erecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bouvardia erecta?

Bouvardia erecta

What is the common name of Bouvardia erecta?

Erect Bouvardia

What is the habitat of Bouvardia erecta?

It is found in moist, shady areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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,

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