Bouvardia standleyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.H.Blackw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 55: 13 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373451
Common Names
- Bouvardia standleyana
- Standley's Bouvardia
- Standley's Firecracker
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bouvardia standleyana (also called Standley's bouvardia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, thin stems and can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It is found in moist, disturbed habitats such as riverbanks, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Bouvardia standleyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bouvardia standleyana is a small, white, star-shaped head. The seed is a small, black nut, and the seedlings are thin, grass-like shoots.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bouvardia standleyana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.
Where to Find Bouvardia standleyana
Bouvardia standleyana is native to Mexico and Central America.
Bouvardia standleyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bouvardia standleyana?
Bouvardia standleyana
What is the common name of Bouvardia standleyana?
Standley's Bouvardia
What is the natural habitat of Bouvardia standleyana?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South 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-23664: Based on the initial data import
Will Hoyle Blackwell (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Blackw.' in the authors string.