Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
glabra
ID:
570552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choisy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 437 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569884



Common Names

  • Bougainvillea glabra
  • Smooth Bougainvillea
  • Bougainvillea of Smooth


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Synonyms

  • Bougainvillea brachycarpa Heimerl [unknown]
  • Bougainvillea glabra acutibracteata Heimerl [unknown]
  • Bougainvillea glabra alba Teixeira-Mendes & Viégas [unknown]
  • Bougainvillea glabra brachycarpa Heimerl [unknown]
  • Bougainvillea glabra graciliflora Heimerl [unknown]
  • Bougainvillea glabra obtusibracteata Heimerl [unknown]
  • Bougainvillea glabra sanderiana Bosschere [unknown]
  • Bougainvillea rubicunda Schott ex Rohrb. [unknown]
  • Bougainvillea spectabilis glabra (Choisy) Hook. [unknown]

Description

Bougainvillea glabra (also called 'Smooth Bougainvillea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bougainvillea glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Bougainvillea glabra has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. Seed: The seeds of Bougainvillea glabra are small and black. Seedlings: Bougainvillea glabra seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bougainvillea glabra is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from the stem tips and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Bougainvillea glabra

Bougainvillea glabra is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Bougainvillea glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bougainvillea glabra?

Bougainvillea glabra

What is the family of Bougainvillea glabra?

Nyctaginaceae

What is the common name of Bougainvillea glabra?

Glabra Bougainvillea

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,

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