Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mitlensis
ID:
917832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & Salas-Mor.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 52: 81 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917167

Common Names

  • Bouvardia mitlensis
  • Mitlensis Bouvardia
  • Mitlensis Bouvardia

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Description

Bouvardia mitlensis (also called Mitla Bouvardia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Mitla region of Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with small white or pink flowers, and its leaves are usually variegated with green, yellow, or white.

Uses & Benefits

Bouvardia mitlensis is used for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bouvardia mitlensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouvardia mitlensis is a tropical shrub native to Mexico. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining, loose potting mix that is high in organic matter. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagate by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Bouvardia mitlensis

Bouvardia mitlensis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462491: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Silvia H. Salas-Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salas-Mor.' in the authors string.