Status:
valid
Authors:
R.R.Stewart ex Qureshi & Chaudhri
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Pakistan Syst. 3: 21 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568675
Common Names
- Bongardia margalla
- Margalla Bongardia
- Margalla Bongardia Vine
Description
Bongardia margalla (also called Margalla Bongardia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a thick, woody stem and long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bongardia margalla 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 margalla 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bongardia margalla 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 margalla
Bongardia margalla is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Bongardia margalla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bongardia margalla?
Bongardia margalla
What is the common name of Bongardia margalla?
Margalla Bongardia
What type of plant is Bongardia margalla?
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,