Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
158220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ooststr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 33: 212 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157549

Common Names

  • Capitata Bonamia
  • Bonamia Capitata
  • Bonamia Capitat

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Description

Bonamia capitata (also called 'Capitate Bonamia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous climber with white or pink flowers. It is native to South America and is found in open, disturbed areas. It has a twining stem and ovate leaves with entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Bonamia capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bonamia capitata has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonamia capitata is a perennial, evergreen vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Bonamia capitata requires minimal care and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates.

Where to Find Bonamia capitata

Bonamia capitata can be found in the coastal areas of South America.

Bonamia capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonamia capitata?

Bonamia capitata

What is the common name of Bonamia capitata?

Bonamia capitata

What is the family of Bonamia capitata?

Convolvulaceae

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,