Bougainvillea spectabilis, commonly known as Bougainvillea, is a tropical plant that is native to South America but is now cultivated and grown all over the world. It is a woody vine that can be trained to grow as a small tree and is known for its vibrant, colorful bracts that surround its small, inconspicuous flowers.Bougainvillea can grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall in its natural habitat, but when grown as a tree, it is usually kept to a height of around 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters) for ease of maintenance and to showcase its colorful flowers. The plant has thick, woody stems that are covered in sharp thorns, and its leaves are small and oval-shaped.