Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) R.M.Barker
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 9: 233 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401645
Common Names
- Bonney's Wild Petunia
- Rhaphidospora Bonneyana
- Bonney's Ruellia
Synonyms
- Chloanthes bonneyana F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Rhaphidospora bonneyana (also called Bonney's Rhaphidospora, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and found in rocky habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rhaphidospora bonneyana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhaphidospora bonneyana has white or pink flowers with a yellow throat. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhaphidospora bonneyana is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer, while cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Rhaphidospora bonneyana
Rhaphidospora bonneyana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Rhaphidospora bonneyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhaphidospora bonneyana?
Rhaphidospora bonneyana
What type of plant is Rhaphidospora bonneyana?
Fern
What is the natural habitat of Rhaphidospora bonneyana?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Rhaphidospora genus
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,