Synonyms: 

Bougainvillea speciosa Schnizl.

Bougainvillea virescens Choisy

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Caryophyllales Juss. ex Bercht. & J. Presl

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Native: Brazil

Common Names

English – Bougainvillea

Malayalam – ബൊഗൈൽവില്ല / കടലാസ്സുചെടി

Description:

Bougainvillea spectabilis is a climbing plant with vibrant-colored flowers surrounded by colorful bracts, native to South America.

Habitat:

The warm temperate to the tropical zones.

Distribution:

India ,Philippines ,Europe, Australia, North America, Africa.

Uses:

Ornamental plant.