Bouvardia keniae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & Saynes
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 47: 41 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805414
Common Names
- Keniae Bouvardia
- Keniae
- Bouvardia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bouvardia keniae (also called 'Kenya Bouvardia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bouvardia keniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and can be used to add texture to flower beds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bouvardia keniae has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers have 5 petals and 5 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bouvardia keniae is a hardy evergreen perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from division or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of full shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Bouvardia keniae
Bouvardia keniae is native to Kenya and can be found in moist, shady forests. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Bouvardia keniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bouvardia keniae?
Bouvardia keniae
What is the common name of Bouvardia keniae?
Kenya Bouvardia
What is the natural habitat of Bouvardia keniae?
It is native to Africa
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-343705: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
A. Saynes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saynes' in the authors string.