Status:
valid
Authors:
Bonpl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequinoct. 1: 173 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569902
Common Names
- Bougainvillea peruviana
- Peruviana Bougainvillea
- Peruviana
Synonyms
- Tricycla peruviana Poir. [unknown]
Description
Bougainvillea peruviana (also called 'Peruvian 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 peruviana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bougainvillea peruviana 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 peruviana
Bougainvillea peruviana is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.
Bougainvillea peruviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bougainvillea peruviana?
Bougainvillea peruviana
What is the family of Bougainvillea peruviana?
Nyctaginaceae
What is the common name of Bougainvillea peruviana?
Peruviana 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,