Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nyctaginaceae

Genus:

Bougainvillea

Species:

Bougainvillea pomacea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

magenta, purple, pink, red, orange, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Can resprout from roots after fire damage in tropical settings. Not fire-dependent for reproduction.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures (70-75°F) for germination. Fresh seed germinates more reliably; older seed viability declines.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI