Status:
valid
Authors:
Halácsy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Graec. 1: 641 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568568
Common Names
- Bonannia graeca
- Graeca Bonannia
- Greek Bonannia
Synonyms
- Laserpitium resinosum C.Presl [unknown]
- Ligusticum resinosum Guss. [unknown]
- Meum resinosum Baill. [unknown]
- Sium graecum L. [unknown]
- Bonannia nudicaulis (Spreng.) Rickett & Stafleu [unknown]
- Bonannia resinifera Guss. [unknown]
- Bonannia resinosa Strobl [unknown]
- Cicuta graeca Crantz [unknown]
- Cicuta resinifera (Guss.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Foeniculum graecum Calest. [unknown]
Description
Bonannia graeca (also called Greek Bonannia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to temperate regions of Europe. It has small, white flowers and is found in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Bonannia graeca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bonannia graeca has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonannia graeca is a small, evergreen shrub native to Europe. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Bonannia graeca
Bonannia graeca is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, and Spain.
Bonannia graeca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonannia graeca?
Bonannia graeca
What is the family of Bonannia graeca?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Bonannia graeca?
Greek Bonannia
Species in the Bonannia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,