Scientific name: Bougainvillea glabra 

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Origin: South America, Brazil.

Popular names: bougainvillea, bougainvillea, ceboleiro, paper flower, pataguinha, rosewood, among others.

Natural occurrence: Southern Brazil and subtropical climate, it tolerates cold and frost very well, growing well in high altitude areas as well.

Characteristics: woody vine, with abundant and spectacular flowering. It can reach 10m to 20m. Its leaves are small, smooth, slightly elongated and shiny. The flowers are small and projected, creamy yellow in color, surrounded by pink bracts. Its fruits ripen from March to May.

Uses: it is extremely ornamental, especially during the summer when it is completely covered in lilac flowers. It can be used in landscaping, especially in the afforestation of parks and large gardens.

Source: https://www.jardineiro.net/plantas/primavera-bougainvillea-glabra.html; https://www.clickmudas.com.br/mudas/muda-de-primavera-bougainvillea-glabra

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