Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 386 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371285
Common Names
- Bouvardia longiflora
- Longiflora Bouvardia
- Longiflora
Synonyms
- Houstonia longiflora A.Gray [valid]
- Anotis longiflora Benth. [valid]
- Bouvardia humboldtii Hend. & Andr.Hend. [valid]
- Bouvardia longiflora latifolia M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
- Aeginetia longiflora Cav. [valid]
- Bouvardia carmea B.S.Williams [valid]
- Bouvardia delicata B.S.Williams [valid]
- Bouvardia jasminoides Hend. & Andr.Hend. [valid]
Description
Bouvardia longiflora (also called Long-flowered Bouvardia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bouvardia longiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bouvardia longiflora is a small, tubular, white flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bouvardia longiflora is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Rhizomes can be divided and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Bouvardia longiflora
Bouvardia longiflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Bouvardia longiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bouvardia longiflora?
Bouvardia longiflora
What is the common name of Bouvardia longiflora?
Long-flowered Bouvardia
What type of plant is Bouvardia longiflora?
Shrub
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,