Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chimantensis
ID:
569423

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 71: 326 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568755



Common Names

  • Bonnetia chimantensis
  • Chimantensis Bonnetia
  • Chimantensis


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Synonyms

  • Bonnetia toronoensis Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Bonnetia chimantensis (also called Bonnetia chimantensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a small shrub with white flowers and oblong leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bonnetia chimantensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bonnetia chimantensis is white in colour and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and black in colour, and the seedlings are slender and have a light green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonnetia chimantensis is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Venezuela. It can be propagated by division, and cultivated in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It should be kept slightly dry during the winter months.

Where to Find Bonnetia chimantensis

Bonnetia chimantensis is native to tropical South America.

Bonnetia chimantensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonnetia chimantensis?

Bonnetia chimantensis

What is the common name of Bonnetia chimantensis?

Chimanta Bonnetia

What type of plant is Bonnetia chimantensis?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Bonnetiaceae family

Archytaea angustifolia, Archytaea triflora, Bonnetia ahogadoi, Bonnetia anceps, Bonnetia bahiensis, Bonnetia bolivarensis, Bonnetia celiae, Bonnetia chimantensis, Bonnetia cordifolia, Bonnetia crassa, Bonnetia cubensis, Bonnetia euryanthera, Bonnetia fasciculata, Bonnetia holostyla, Bonnetia huberiana, Bonnetia jauaensis, Bonnetia katleeniae, Bonnetia lanceifolia, Bonnetia liesneri, Bonnetia maguireorum, Bonnetia multinervia, Bonnetia neblinae, Bonnetia paniculata, Bonnetia ptariensis, Bonnetia roraimae, Bonnetia roseiflora, Bonnetia rubicunda, Bonnetia sessilis, Bonnetia steyermarkii, Bonnetia tepuiensis, Bonnetia tristyla, Bonnetia venulosa, Bonnetia wurdackii, Bonnetia kathleenae, Bonnetia stricta, Neotatea duidae, Neotatea neblinae, Neotatea longifolia, Neotatea colombiana, Ploiarium sessile, Ploiarium pulcherrimum, Ploiarium elegans,

References