Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 32: 110 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000370963
Common Names
- Langlasse's Bouvardia
- Bouvardia langlassei
- Langlasse Bouvardia
Description
Bouvardia langlassei (also called Scarlet Bouvardia, among many other common names) is a flowering plant species of the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in moist soils in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bouvardia langlassei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bouvardia langlassei 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bouvardia langlassei 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 langlassei
Bouvardia langlassei is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Bouvardia langlassei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bouvardia langlassei?
Bouvardia langlassei
What is the common name of Bouvardia langlassei?
Langlasse's Bouvardia
What is the natural habitat of Bouvardia langlassei?
Bouvardia langlassei is native to Mexico.
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,