Bouvardia hernan-maganae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & Serrano-Cárd.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 50: 298 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834823
Common Names
- Bouvardia Hernan-Maganae
- Hernan-Maganae Bouvardia
- Hernan-Maganae Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bouvardia hernan-maganae (also called 'Hernan-Magana's Bouvardia' and 'Hernan-Magana's Star', among many other common names) is a small, white-flowered shrub with a single, thin, wiry stem and a single, thin, wiry leaf. It is native to Mexico, and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bouvardia hernan-maganae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bouvardia hernan-maganae has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bouvardia hernan-maganae is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized occasionally.
Where to Find Bouvardia hernan-maganae
Bouvardia hernan-maganae is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical deciduous forests.
Bouvardia hernan-maganae FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Bouvardia hernan-maganae?
Bouvardia hernan-maganae prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)
What is the ideal light exposure for Bouvardia hernan-maganae?
Bouvardia hernan-maganae prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal humidity for Bouvardia hernan-maganae?
Bouvardia hernan-maganae prefers high humidity levels of 60-80%.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372013: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
V. Serrano-Cárdenas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Serrano-Cárd.' in the authors string.