Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
chrysogonum
ID:
569342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Vég. 8: 65 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568674



Common Names

  • Bongardia chrysogonum
  • Golden Bongardia
  • Golden Bongardia Vine


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Synonyms

  • Leontice chrysogonum L. [unknown]
  • Leontice chrysogonia St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Leontice secunda Griff. [unknown]
  • Leontice oliveri Steud. [unknown]
  • Bongardia olivieri C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Bongardia rauwolfii C.A.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Bongardia chrysogonum (also called Golden Star, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the family Haloragaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in shallow water habitats such as ponds, lakes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Bongardia chrysogonum 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

Bongardia chrysogonum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, 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

Bongardia chrysogonum 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 Bongardia chrysogonum

Bongardia chrysogonum is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Bongardia chrysogonum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bongardia chrysogonum?

Bongardia chrysogonum

What is the common name of Bongardia chrysogonum?

Golden Bongardia

What type of plant is Bongardia chrysogonum?

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

Species in the Bongardia genus

Species in the Berberidaceae family

Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,

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