Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
570672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Millsp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 338 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570004

Common Names

  • Pulchra Bourreria
  • Bourreria Pulchra
  • Bourreria Pulchra Plant

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Synonyms

  • Cordia pulchra Millsp. [unknown]

Description

Bourreria pulchra (also called beautiful bourreria, 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

Bourreria pulchra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bourreria pulchra is small, white, and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedling is thin and has a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bourreria pulchra is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Bourreria pulchra

Bourreria pulchra can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Bourreria pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bourreria pulchra?

Bourreria pulchra

What is the common name of Bourreria pulchra?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Bourreria pulchra?

Dry forests and scrublands

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,

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