Scented bouvardia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Scented bouvardia
Scientific classification
Synonyms
Aeginetia longiflora Cav., 1801 Anotis longiflora (Cav.) Benth., 1839. Houstonia longiflora (Cav.) A.Gray, 1860. Bouvardia longiflora var. latifolia M.Martens & Galeotti, 1844. Bouvardia humboldtii Hend. & Andr.Hend., 1861. Bouvardia carmea B.S.Williams, 1869. Bouvardia delicata B.S.Williams, 1869. Bouvardia jasminoides Hend. & Andr.Hend., 1870. Bouvardia jasminoides compacta Hend. & Andr.Hend., 1870.

The Bouvardia longiflora, often called the scented bouvardia, is a beautiful flowering plant. It belongs to the Rubiaceae family, which also includes coffee plants!

A Spanish plant expert named Antonio José Cavanilles first described this plant in 1801. He studied a plant sample collected by Luis Née. This special sample, called a holotype, came from an area between Querétaro and Guanajuato in Mexico.

About the Scented Bouvardia

The scented bouvardia is a very popular plant to grow. People love it because of its amazing smell. The scent is strongest in the evenings, making it a lovely plant for gardens.

Where it Grows Best

This plant likes to grow in places that are protected from strong winds. It also needs soil that drains water well, so its roots don't get too wet. The scented bouvardia can handle cool weather, but it needs temperatures to stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit (about 10 degrees Celsius) in winter.