Status:
valid
Authors:
R.W.Johnson
Source:
ipni
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 406 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157577
Common Names
- Bonamia
- Erecta Vine
- Bonamia Erecta
Description
Bonamia alatisemina (also called 'Winged-seeded 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 erecta is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in areas with dry, sandy soil. The plant produces small, purple flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bonamia erecta has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonamia erecta 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 erecta requires minimal care and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates.
Where to Find Bonamia erecta
Bonamia erecta is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Bonamia erecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonamia erecta?
Bonamia erecta
What is the common name of Bonamia erecta?
Erect bonamia
What is the family of Bonamia erecta?
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,