Bouvardia pungens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 46: 33 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336030
Common Names
- Bouvardia pungens
- Pungens Bouvardia
- Sharp-Leaved Bouvardia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bouvardia pungens (also called 'Pungent Bouvardia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Bouvardia pungens is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bouvardia pungens are white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Webera wallichii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Webera wallichii should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Bouvardia pungens
Bouvardia pungens can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.
Bouvardia pungens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bouvardia pungens?
Bouvardia pungens
What is the family of Bouvardia pungens?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Bouvardia pungens?
Pungent Bouvardia
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-216402: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.