Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
bonifaziana
ID:
1411356

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cornejo & Iltis) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.263194444. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423821



Common Names

  • Morisonia Bonifaziana
  • Morisonia Bonifazi
  • Morisonia Bonifazi's


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Description

Morisonia bonifaziana (also called Bonifaz Osmanthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Morisonia bonifaziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Morisonia bonifaziana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morisonia bonifaziana is a shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Morisonia bonifaziana

Morisonia bonifaziana is found in the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Morisonia bonifaziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morisonia bonifaziana?

Morisonia bonifaziana

What is the common name of Morisonia bonifaziana?

Bonifaziana

What type of plant is Morisonia bonifaziana?

Tree

Species in the Morisonia genus

Morisonia multiflora, Morisonia americana, Morisonia flexuosa, Morisonia oblongifolia, Morisonia salicifolia, Morisonia asperifolia, Morisonia tafallana, Morisonia tenuisiliqua, Morisonia frondosa, Morisonia domingensis, Morisonia mirifica, Morisonia lundellii, Morisonia peruviana, Morisonia elegans, Morisonia tarapotensis, Morisonia dolichopoda, Morisonia tweedieana, Morisonia ecuadorica, Morisonia urbani, Morisonia coimbrana, Morisonia ferruginea, Morisonia sprucei, Morisonia yunckeri, Morisonia singularis, Morisonia mollicella, Morisonia hastata, Morisonia odoratissmia, Morisonia pulcherrima, Morisonia humilis, Morisonia nemorosa, Morisonia crotonoides, Morisonia pittieri, Morisonia matogrossensis, Morisonia heydeana, Morisonia yco, Morisonia atamisquea, Morisonia cuatrecasasiana, Morisonia sessilis, Morisonia incana, Morisonia speciosa, Morisonia valerabella, Morisonia calciphila, Morisonia dressleri, Morisonia polyantha, Morisonia lineata, Morisonia stenopetala, Morisonia tuxtlensis, Morisonia petiolaris, Morisonia paradoxa, Morisonia martiana,

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Hugh Iltis (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iltis' in the authors string.
Xavier Cornejo (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cornejo' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.