Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiantha
ID:
371751

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 85 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371083

Common Names

  • Bouvardia leiantha
  • Leiantha Bouvardia
  • Leiantha Bouvardia Grass

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Synonyms

  • Bouvardia corymbosa Oerst. [valid]
  • Bouvardia hendersonii Rathvon [valid]
  • Bouvardia sanguinea Hovey [invalid]
  • Bouvardia davidsonii Van Geert [valid]
  • Bouvardia rosea multiflora Hovey [valid]
  • Bouvardia hendersonii corymbiflora T.Moore [valid]

Description

Bouvardia leiantha (also called 'slender bouvardia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bouvardia leiantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bouvardia leiantha has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouvardia leiantha is a shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers a soil that is slightly acidic and well-draining. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Bouvardia leiantha

Bouvardia leiantha can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Bouvardia leiantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bouvardia leiantha?

Bouvardia leiantha

What is the common name of Bouvardia leiantha?

Leiantha Bouvardia

What is the habitat of Bouvardia leiantha?

Bouvardia leiantha is found in dry, rocky habitats in Mexico and Central America.

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-23626: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.