Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
apikiensis
ID:
1299518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deroin

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 14: 335 (1992 publ. 1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298856

Common Names

  • Apiki Bindweed
  • Apiki Morning Glory
  • Apiki Vine

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Description

Bonamia apikiensis (also called Bonamia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has a twining stem with alternate, ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in open, disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Bonamia apikiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make tea and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bonamia apikiensis has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonamia apikiensis is a perennial climber native to India. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Bonamia apikiensis

Bonamia apikiensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Bonamia apikiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonamia apikiensis?

Bonamia apikiensis

What is the common name of Bonamia apikiensis?

Hawaiian Bonamia

What is the natural habitat of Bonamia apikiensis?

Hawaiian Islands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8502656: Based on the initial data import
Thierry Deroin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deroin' in the authors string.