Flora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Cultivated plants
Bougainvillea sp. cultivar
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La Rochelle
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La Rochelle
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La Rochelle
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La Rochelle
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Harry Pichanick Drive, Alexandra Park, Harare
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Harry Pichanick Drive, Alexandra Park, Harare
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Harry Pichanick Drive, Alexandra Park, Harare
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Harry Pichanick Drive, Alexandra Park, Harare
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Harry Pichanick Drive, Alexandra Park, Harare
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| Common names: | Bougainvillea (English) |
| Description: | |
| Notes: | Plants are often identified as Bougainvillea spectabilis L., originating in Brazil. However several other similar species may also be planted and it is likely that many plants may in fact be cultivar hybrids. |
| Derivation of specific name: | |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Central and tropical South America |
| Growth form(s): | Climber, tree, liane, shrub over 2 m. |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Troupin, G. (1978). Nyctaginaceae Flore du Rwanda Spermatophytes Volume I Pages 203 - 204. as Bougainvillea spectabilis (Includes a picture). |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Bougainvillea sp. cultivarAfrican Plant Database: Bougainvillea sp. cultivar
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Bougainvillea sp. cultivar
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Bougainvillea sp. cultivar
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Bougainvillea sp. cultivar
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IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Bougainvillea sp. cultivar
JSTOR Plant Science: Bougainvillea sp. cultivar
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Bougainvillea sp. cultivar
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