Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
370137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pol.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 41: 565 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369469

Common Names

  • Glabra Bouvardia
  • Glabra Scarlet Bouvardia
  • Glabra Scarlet Star

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Synonyms

  • Bouvardia dolichantha Loes. [valid]
  • Bouvardia glabra gracilis Pol. [valid]
  • Bouvardia induta Standl. [valid]
  • Bouvardia longiflora induta B.L.Rob. [valid]
  • Bouvardia purpusii Brandegee [valid]
  • Bouvardia steyermarkii Standl. [valid]
  • Bouvardia glabra obtusa Loes. [valid]
  • Bouvardia nivea Borhidi [valid]
  • Bouvardia glabra glabra [unknown]

Description

Bouvardia glabra (also called Smooth Bouvardia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a bushy habit. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, scrubland habitats. It has tubular, red flowers and has smooth, green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bouvardia glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in areas where grass does not grow well.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bouvardia glabra has white, tubular flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouvardia glabra is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Bouvardia glabra

Bouvardia glabra is native to Mexico.

Bouvardia glabra FAQ

What is the common name of Bouvardia glabra?

Smooth bouvardia

What is the scientific name of Smooth bouvardia?

Bouvardia glabra

What is the growth habit of Bouvardia glabra?

It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to 3-4 feet tall

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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