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The genus Bougainvillea, popularly known as Bougainvillea or Bugambilia, is native to South America and widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.

They are shrubs or small trees, some perennial climbers in rainy areas all year round, usually colored white, yellow, pink, magenta, purple, red, orange.

This plant receives a wide traditional medicinal use in the central and southern states of the Mexican territory, mainly in cases of respiratory infections such as cough, asthma, bronchitis and flu. For its treatment, the flowers or bracts are used, as well as its preparation which is administered orally.

Bougainvillea also serves as a good skin treatment as its antiseptic properties help prevent acne and flaking.

Common Name

_Trinitaria

🌺 Bougainvillea (Spain), (Peru) Bugambilia (Guatemala, Ecuador, Chile, Cuba and Mexico)

🌺 Papelillo (Northern Zone of Peru) Napoleón (Honduras, Costa Rica and Panama)

🌺 Trinitaria (Cuba, Panama, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia)

🌺 Veranera (El Salvador, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia)

🌺 Brisa and Santa Rita (Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay)

🌺 Immortelle (Colombia) Salia (Amxóchitl, Zacatecas and the town of Héctor de Coco)

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