Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
1087212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heimerl

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086550



Common Names

  • Bougainvillea lehmannii
  • Bougainvillea-de-Lehmann
  • Bougainvillea-da-serra


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Description

Bougainvillea lehmannii (also called Lehmann's bougainvillea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Bougainvillea lehmannii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bougainvillea lehmannii are purple and have a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bougainvillea lehmannii is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 8 m. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Bougainvillea lehmannii

Bougainvillea lehmannii is native to South America and can be found in tropical forests.

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-22500036: Based on the initial data import
Anton Heimerl (1857-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heimerl' in the authors string.