Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
comorensis
ID:
1409260

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.S.Mill.) J.S.Mill. & Gottschling

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Candollea 72(2): 330. 2017 [20 Jul 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421725

Common Names

  • Comorensis Bourreria
  • Bourreria Comorensis
  • Comorensis Bourreria

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Description

Bourreria comorensis (also called Comoran Bourreria, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a few small leaves. The flowers are white and have a long, curved lower lip. It grows in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Bourreria comorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fronds are also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bourreria comorensis has white to pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bourreria comorensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground, and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Bourreria comorensis

Bourreria comorensis is native to the Comoros Islands.

Bourreria comorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bourreria comorensis?

Bourreria comorensis

What is the natural habitat of Bourreria comorensis?

It is native to the Comoros Islands.

What is the flowering season of Bourreria comorensis?

It flowers in late spring to early summer.

Species in the Bourreria genus

Bourreria bolivarensis, Bourreria andrieuxii, Bourreria calophylla, Bourreria costaricensis, Bourreria exsucca, Bourreria grandicalyx, Bourreria grayumii, Bourreria havanensis, Bourreria hintonii, Bourreria huanita, Bourreria laxa, Bourreria linearis, Bourreria longiflora, Bourreria lyciacea, Bourreria microphylla, Bourreria moaensis, Bourreria mollis, Bourreria nemoralis, Bourreria orbicularis, Bourreria petiolaris, Bourreria polyneura, Bourreria pulchra, Bourreria quirosii, Bourreria rekoi, Bourreria rinconensis, Bourreria rowellii, Bourreria rubra, Bourreria sonorae, Bourreria spathulata, Bourreria succulenta, Bourreria superba, Bourreria teitensis, Bourreria tomentosa, Bourreria virgata, Bourreria motaguensis, Bourreria aquilana, Bourreria scabra, Bourreria apetala, Bourreria angustifolia, Bourreria bosseri, Bourreria capuronii, Bourreria croatii, Bourreria darcyana, Bourreria labatii, Bourreria leslieae, Bourreria lowryana, Bourreria moratiana, Bourreria randrianasoloana, Bourreria schatziana, Bourreria comorensis,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

James Spencer Miller (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Mill.' in the authors string.
Marc Gottschling (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottschling' in the authors string.