Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
anomala
ID:
569341

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I.M.Johnst.) Rzed.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 16: 139 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568673



Common Names

  • Bonetiella anomala
  • Anomalous Bonetiella
  • Anomalous Bonetiella Vine


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Synonyms

  • Pseudosmodingium anomalum I.M.Johnst. [unknown]

Description

Bonetiella anomala (also called Sea Squirt, among many other common names) is a species of tunicate in the family Styelidae. It is found in shallow waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It grows on rocks, shells, and other hard substrates.

Uses & Benefits

Bonetiella anomala is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of honey and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bonetiella anomala has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, tubular corolla. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonetiella anomala is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The seed should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Bonetiella anomala

Bonetiella anomala is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Bonetiella anomala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonetiella anomala?

Bonetiella anomala

What is the common name of Bonetiella anomala?

Anomalous Bonetiella

What type of plant is Bonetiella anomala?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

Species in the Bonetiella genus

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2679394: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.