Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
chontalensis
ID:
1334174

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Carranza

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
J. Torrey Bot. Soc. 143: 326 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346628

Common Names

  • Chontalensis Bonamia
  • Bonamia
  • Bonamia Chontalensis

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Description

Bonamia chontalensis (also called Chontal Bonamia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in grassland, savanna, and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bonamia chontalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bonamia chontalensis has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonamia chontalensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or summer. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering in hot climates. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings.

Where to Find Bonamia chontalensis

Bonamia chontalensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Bonamia chontalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonamia chontalensis?

Bonamia chontalensis

What are the common names of Bonamia chontalensis?

Chontal Bonamia

What is the natural habitat of Bonamia chontalensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central America

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

Eleazar Carranza Gonzalez (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Carranza' in the authors string.