Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
1297359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 508, 512, 513, 526 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296697

Common Names

  • Bonamia balansae
  • Balansae Bonamia
  • Balansae Connarus

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Description

Bonamia balansae (also called Balansa's Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial vine with heart-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped flowers. It is native to Bolivia and is found in moist woodlands and along streams and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bonamia balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments. It is also used as a groundcover and as a cover for fences and walls.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bonamia balansae is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonamia balansae is a perennial climber that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Bonamia balansae

Bonamia balansae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in open, sunny areas, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Bonamia balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonamia balansae?

Bonamia balansae

What is the common name of Bonamia balansae?

Balansa's Bonamia

What type of plant is Bonamia balansae?

Perennial herb

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,

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