Bougainvillea pachyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachyphylla
ID:
570567
Status:
valid
Authors:
Heimerl ex Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 308 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569899
Common Names
- Bougainvillea pachyphylla
- Pachyphylla Bougainvillea
- Pachyphylla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bougainvillea pachyphylla (also called 'Thick-leaved 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 pachyphylla 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: small, yellow, and tubular. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: have a single, long, thin, and wiry stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bougainvillea pachyphylla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or layering. It can be propagated in spring or summer.
Where to Find Bougainvillea pachyphylla
Bougainvillea pachyphylla is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.
Bougainvillea pachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bougainvillea pachyphylla?
Bougainvillea pachyphylla
What is the family of Bougainvillea pachyphylla?
Nyctaginaceae
What is the common name of Bougainvillea pachyphylla?
Pachyphylla Bougainvillea
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 kew-2680769: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Anton Heimerl (1857-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heimerl' in the authors string.