Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Hallier f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 810 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298011
Common Names
- Large-Flowered Bonamia
- Large-Flowered Bonamias
- Large-Flowered Bonamias
Description
Bonamia grandiflora (also called 'Large-Flowered Bonamia', among many other common names) is a perennial, twining vine with heart-shaped leaves and large, white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions, and is found in forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bonamia grandiflora is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and lawns, as it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It is also used as a ground cover in hanging baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bonamia grandiflora is a white or yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonamia grandiflora can be propagated via seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in bright, indirect light. Cuttings should be taken from a healthy plant and placed in a potting mix with adequate drainage. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Bonamia grandiflora
Bonamia grandiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.
Bonamia grandiflora FAQ
What is the common name of Bonamia grandiflora?
Large-flowered bonamia
What is the scientific name of Large-flowered bonamia?
Bonamia grandiflora
What is the natural habitat of Bonamia grandiflora?
It is native to tropical Africa
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,