Status:
valid
Authors:
Heimerl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 464 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569926
Common Names
- Bougainvillea trollii
- Trollii Bougainvillea
- Trollii
Description
Bougainvillea trollii (also called Troll's Bougainvillea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, pink flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bougainvillea trollii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
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 trollii 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 trollii
Bougainvillea trollii is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.
Bougainvillea trollii FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Bougainvillea trollii?
Bougainvillea trollii prefers temperatures between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the ideal soil type for Bougainvillea trollii?
Bougainvillea trollii prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
How much sunlight does Bougainvillea trollii need?
Bougainvillea trollii needs full sun to partial shade.
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,