👉 Bouvardia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, native to Europe. It includes more than 100 species, with about 75 known as "Bouvardias". These are small trees or shrubs that grow up to 2 meters tall and produce flowers in clusters. Bouvardia has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in the treatment of digestive disorders, such as constipation and diarrhea. Bouvardias are characterized by