Bougainvillea glabra lilac queen - Plant

 Bougainvillea glabra lilac queen - Plant with medicinal values

Description

Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees with flower-like spring leaves near its flowers. Different authors accept between four and 18 species in the genus. It is a fabulous product and it has multiple uses. It is easy to grow. It's colour is very beautiful. It's common name is Bougainvillea. It has various ornamental uses as well as medicinal uses. It is widely used for the treatment of hepatic disorders. It is a popular herb of Ayurveda.

Bougainvilleas love hot, dry, sunny spaces and they seem to perform better when slightly neglected, so don t be to attentive to your plant and it should thrive. Water thoroughly and then allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out before you water again. The easiest way to test the soil moisture content is to stick your finger into it.

Common Name	Bougainvillea
Maximum Reachable Height	15.00 to 40.00 feet
Flower Colour	Purple, red, pink and yellow
Bloom Time	Seasonal bloomer
Difficulty Level	easy to grow

 KEYWORD POINT

Planting and Care

Place your plants in direct sunlight

Water your plants thoroughly

Apply organic fertilizer for your plant

Temperature should be around 32 degrees F

Bougainvillea Glabra Lilac Queen Care

Water sparingly as bougainvillea plants produce too much leaf growth in place of flowers with excessive water. Over-watering can cause rot and weakening of the plant.
If the plant receives too much water when the small buds appear from new growth, the bud will drop off and in its place a thorn will develop. To induce flowering, allow the plant to dry and wilt for a few hours, and then water.

Sunlight	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering	Medium
Soil	well-drained soil
Temperature	32 degrees F
Fertilizer	Apply any organic fertilizer

Bougainvillea Glabra Lilac Queen Special Feature

Plants can be grown in containers and used around pools, giving a distinctive southern feel to an area. They can also be espaliered or trained on a standard or grown in a large basket. They are large billowing plants that have a nice texture as well as colorful flower bracts. In a greenhouse or sunroom, they will require ample room to spread.

Bougainvillea Glabra Lilac Queen Uses

Ornamental Use:

• The plant is used for ornamental purpose

Medicinal Use:

• Unverified information Popular in Ayurveda, this herb is known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties
• The roots of Boerhavia diffusa, commonly known as Punarnava , are used by a large number of tribes in India for the treatment of various hepatic disorders and for internal inflammation
• Anodectal data has also reported effectiveness of Boerhavia diffusa incases of oedema and ascites resulting from early cirrhosis of the liver and chronic peritonitis