Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcordata
ID:
374300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 32: 105 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373632

Common Names

  • Subcordata Bouvardia
  • Bouvardia Subcordata
  • Bouvardia

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Description

Bouvardia subcordata (also called Subcordate Bouvardia, among many other common names) is a shrub with white, tubular flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Bouvardia subcordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bouvardia subcordata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouvardia subcordata is a tropical shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers a well-lit location with a temperature of 22-28°C and a pH of 6.0-7.5. It should be fertilized with a liquid fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Bouvardia subcordata

Bouvardia subcordata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Bouvardia subcordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bouvardia subcordata?

Bouvardia subcordata

What is the common name of Bouvardia subcordata?

Subcordate Bouvardia

What is the natural habitat of Bouvardia subcordata?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Central 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,

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