Status:
valid
Authors:
Montrouz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Lyon, Sect. Sci. , sér. 2, 10: 192 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570059
Common Names
- Maritima Bouzetia
- Bouzetia Maritima
- Bouzetia Maritima Plant
Description
Bouzetia maritima (also called maritime bouzetia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in coastal areas. It has a spreading habit with oval, leathery leaves and produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bouzetia maritima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Long, thin leaves with a slightly fuzzy texture.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bouzetia maritima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Bouzetia maritima
Bouzetia maritima is found in the Mediterranean region.
Bouzetia maritima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bouzetia maritima?
Bouzetia maritima
What is the family of Bouzetia maritima?
Aizoaceae
What is the common name of Bouzetia maritima?
Maritima Bouzetia
Species in the Bouzetia genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,