Bouvardia laevis M.Martens & Galeotti
Frost tender, branching shrub with ovate leaves, to 11cm long and tubular red or yellow flowers, to 3cm long. To 1.5m. [RHSD]. Considered by some to be a synonym of Bouvardia flava Decne. which see, but the latter is usually described as a small shrub. [Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden v.5, 1968, p.7].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Described under this name in 1844 in Belgium. See Bouvardia flava Decne. for more information.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [H.29/1850]. It was requested of Loddiges’ nursery on 1st February, 1849, presumably the source. [MP A2933-1, p.185].
Notes
I have found no record of Bouvardia laevigata.
Published Feb 04, 2009 - 04:55 PM | Last updated Feb 07, 2010 - 04:58 PM
| Family | Rubiaceae |
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| Region of origin | Mexico |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record | Bouvardia laevigata |
| Confidence level | medium |