Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
371534

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 11(1): 236 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000370866

Common Names

  • Smooth Bouvardia
  • Bouvardia laevis
  • Laevis Bouvardia

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Synonyms

  • Bouvardia flava Decne. [valid]
  • Bouvardia mollis Linden [unknown]
  • Bouvardia nubigena Standl. & Steyerm. [valid]
  • Bouvardia suberula Decne. [valid]

Description

Bouvardia laevis (also called smooth bouvardia, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Mexico and grows in moist soils in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bouvardia laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bouvardia laevis is a small, star-shaped white flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, succulent-like plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouvardia laevis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Bouvardia laevis

Bouvardia laevis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Bouvardia laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bouvardia laevis?

Bouvardia laevis

What is the common name of Bouvardia laevis?

Scarlet Bouvardia

What is the natural habitat of Bouvardia laevis?

Native to Mexico, it is commonly found in dry, rocky areas

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-23623: Based on the initial data import
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.