Status:
valid
Authors:
J.St.-Hil.
Source:
tro
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Expos. Fam. Nat. 2: 349 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298204
Common Names
- Alternate-Leaved Bonamia
- Alternate-Leaved Bonamias
- Alternate-Leaved Bonamias
Description
Bonamia alternifolia (also called Alternifolia Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a twining vine that grows in sunny, moist areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bonamia alternifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bonamia alternifolia is a funnel-shaped, white or pinkish-white corolla with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and a long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonamia alternifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept moist until they have taken root.
Where to Find Bonamia alternifolia
Bonamia alternifolia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.
Bonamia alternifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonamia alternifolia?
Bonamia alternifolia
What is the common name of Bonamia alternifolia?
Alternate-leaf Bonamia
What is the natural habitat of Bonamia alternifolia?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Species in the Bonamia genus
Bonamia abscissa,
Bonamia brevifolia,
Bonamia densiflora,
Bonamia dietrichiana,
Bonamia elegans,
Bonamia media,
Bonamia oblongifolia,
Bonamia sedderoides,
Bonamia velutina,
Bonamia langsdorffii,
Bonamia capitata,
Bonamia alatisemina,
Bonamia deserticola,
Bonamia erecta,
Bonamia jiviorum,
Bonamia gabonensis,
Bonamia nzabii,
Bonamia menziesii,
Bonamia tsivory,
Bonamia semidigyna,
Bonamia boivinii,
Bonamia linearis,
Bonamia multicaulis,
Bonamia rosea,
Bonamia ankaranensis,
Bonamia sphaerocephala,
Bonamia mossambicensis,
Bonamia agrostopolis,
Bonamia balansae,
Bonamia boliviana,
Bonamia ferruginea,
Bonamia maripoides,
Bonamia peruviana,
Bonamia sericea,
Bonamia subsessilis,
Bonamia trichantha,
Bonamia umbellata,
Bonamia sulphurea,
Bonamia ovalifolia,
Bonamia grandiflora,
Bonamia alternifolia,
Bonamia spectabilis,
Bonamia leonii,
Bonamia holtii,
Bonamia repens,
Bonamia kuhlmannii,
Bonamia vignei,
Bonamia apikiensis,
Bonamia longitubulosa,
Bonamia thunbergiana,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii,
Aniseia martinicensis,
Aniseia argentina,
Aniseia luxurians,
Argyreia adpressa,
Argyreia apoensis,
Argyreia arakuensis,
Argyreia atropurpurea,
Argyreia barbata,
Argyreia barbigera,
Argyreia barnesii,
Argyreia bifrons,
Argyreia boholensis,
Argyreia boseana,
Argyreia bracteosa,
Argyreia breviscapa,
Argyreia caudata,
Argyreia celebica,
Argyreia cinerea,
Argyreia coacta,
Argyreia confusa,
Argyreia congesta,
Argyreia coonoorensis,
Argyreia corneri,
Argyreia crispa,
Argyreia cucullata,
Argyreia cymosa,
Argyreia daltonii,
Argyreia discolor,
Argyreia elliptica,
Argyreia erinacea,
Argyreia fulgens,
Argyreia glabra,
Argyreia hancorniifolia,
Argyreia hirsutissima,
Argyreia hookeri,
Argyreia involucrata,
Argyreia kerrii,
Argyreia kleiniana,
Argyreia kunstleri,
Argyreia kurzii,
Argyreia lamii,
Argyreia lanceolata,
Argyreia laotica,
Argyreia lawii,
Argyreia leschenaultii,
Argyreia linggaensis,
Argyreia longifolia,
Argyreia luzonensis,
Argyreia maingayi,