Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea spectabilis found in Damauli, Nepal
Bougainvillea glabra found in Jakarta, Indonesia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Tribe: Bougainvilleae
Genus: Bougainvillea
Comm. ex Juss.[1]
Species

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Synonyms[1][2]

Tricycla Cav.

Bougainvillea, Behbahan
Bougainvillea, Behbahan. Many of the small white flowers, in various stages of development, may be seen among the larger bracts.

Bougainvillea (/ˌbɡənˈvɪli.ə/ BOO-gən-VIL-ee-ə, US also /ˌb-/ BOH-) is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees belonging to the four o' clock family, Nyctaginaceae. They are native to Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, and Argentina. There are between 4 and 22 species in the genus.[2] The inflorescence consists of large colourful sepal-like bracts which surround three simple waxy flowers, gaining popularity for the plant as an ornamental. The plant is named after explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811), after it was documented on one of his expeditions.

  1. ^ a b "Genus: Bougainvillea Comm. ex Juss". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 2010-07-07. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  2. ^ a b "Bougainvillea Comm. ex Juss". World Flora Online. The World Flora Online Consortium. 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.