Bouvardia sancaroli - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & M.Martínez
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 50: 300 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834837
Common Names
- Bouvardia sancaroli
- Sancaroli Bouvardia
- Sancaroli's Bouvardia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bouvardia sancaroli (also called 'Sancaroli's Bouvardia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with long, thin stems and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bouvardia sancaroli is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bouvardia sancaroli has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bouvardia sancaroli is a tropical plant native to Mexico. It can be grown in a potting mix that is composed of equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and bark chips. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed.
Where to Find Bouvardia sancaroli
Bouvardia sancaroli is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical deciduous forests.
Bouvardia sancaroli FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Bouvardia sancaroli?
Bouvardia sancaroli prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)
What is the ideal light exposure for Bouvardia sancaroli?
Bouvardia sancaroli prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal humidity for Bouvardia sancaroli?
Bouvardia sancaroli prefers high humidity levels of 60-80%.
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-372026: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Mahinda Martínez (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martínez' in the authors string.