Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
labatii
ID:
1303097

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Candollea 72: 331 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315551

Common Names

  • Bourreria labatii
  • Labatii Bourreria
  • Labatii Bourreria Plant

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Description

Bourreria labatii (also called Labat's Bourreria, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Madagascar. It is a small shrub with dark, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bourreria labatii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, cough, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bourreria labatii is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bourreria labatii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Bourreria labatii

Bourreria labatii can be found in the tropical forests of Central America, specifically in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Bourreria labatii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bourreria labatii?

Bourreria labatii

What is the common name of Bourreria labatii?

Labat's Bourreria

What is the natural habitat of Bourreria labatii?

Tropical dry forests of Central America

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.