Bougainvillea

Name : Bougainvillea

Product Breadth : 10 Cm

Product Height : 20 Cm

Product Length : 10 Cm

Product Weight : 0.3 G

The vibrant "flowers" you see are not actually petals but modified leaves called bracts. These bracts surround the plant's true flowers, which are the small, white, tubular structures in the center.

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Growth Habit : A vigorous, fast-growing woody vine or climbing shrub that can reach heights of 1–12 meters depending on the variety and support. It uses sharp, curved thorns to scramble over other plants or structures.

Foliage : The leaves are typically dark green, simple, and heart-shaped or ovate.

Bracts : These are thin and papery, appearing in a wide range of colors including pink, magenta, purple, red, and orange.

Origin : Native to South America, particularly Brazil, Peru, and Argentina.

Wikipedia

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Quick Identification Guide

While there are over 300 varieties, the two most common species can be distinguished by their leaves and floral tubes :  

Feature Bougainvillea spectabilis (Great Bougainvillea) Bougainvillea glabra (Lesser Bougainvillea)

Leaves Hairy (pubescent), especially on the underside Smooth and hairless (glabrous), often glossy

Flower Tube Rounded Distinctly 5-angled (pentagonal)

Thorns Large and straight or slightly curved Shorter and curved at the tip

Country of Origin : India