Bougainvillea buttiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buttiana
ID:
1087440
Status:
valid
Authors:
Holttum & Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 44 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086778
Common Names
- Butt's Bougainvillea
- Butt's Bougainvillea Vine
- Butt's Bougainvillea-Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bougainvillea buttiana (also called Orange Bougainvillea, among many other common names) is a woody vine that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in disturbed areas, open woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bougainvillea buttiana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its oil, which is used in cosmetics and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bougainvillea buttiana has bright pink flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Bougainvillea buttiana is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Bougainvillea buttiana
Bougainvillea buttiana can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Bougainvillea genus
Bougainvillea berberidifolia, Bougainvillea campanulata, Bougainvillea glabra, Bougainvillea herzogiana, Bougainvillea infesta, Bougainvillea lehmanniana, Bougainvillea malmeana, Bougainvillea modesta, Bougainvillea pachyphylla, Bougainvillea peruviana, Bougainvillea pomacea, Bougainvillea praecox, Bougainvillea spectabilis, Bougainvillea spinosa, Bougainvillea stipitata, Bougainvillea trollii, Bougainvillea lehmannii, Bougainvillea buttiana,
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-22500607: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.