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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

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

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Family Rubiaceae
Category
Region of origin

Mexico
Synonyms
  • Bouvardia nubigena Standl. & Steyerm.
  • Bouvardia mollis Linden ex Schlecht.
  • Bouvardia flava Decne.
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Bouvardia laevigata
Confidence level medium