Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juarezana
ID:
1326264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & Salas-Mor.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 56: 15 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338718

Common Names

  • Bouvardia Juarezana
  • Juarezana Bouvardia
  • Bouvardia

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Description

Bouvardia juarezana (also called Juarez bouvardia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico. It has a single, thin, cylindrical stem with a single leaf at its apex. It is found growing in moist, shady forests at elevations of 500 to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Bouvardia juarezana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bouvardia juarezana has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouvardia juarezana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Bouvardia juarezana

Bouvardia juarezana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Bouvardia juarezana FAQ

What are the common names of Bouvardia juarezana?

Orange Bouvardia, Mexican Orange, Juarez Bouvardia

What type of soil does Bouvardia juarezana prefer?

Bouvardia juarezana prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Bouvardia juarezana need?

Bouvardia juarezana needs full sun to partial shade.

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

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Silvia H. Salas-Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salas-Mor.' in the authors string.