Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 46: 6 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342776
Common Names
- Bonamia ngouniensis
- Ngouniensis Bonamia
- Ngouniensis
Description
Bonamia ngouniensis (also called Ngouni Bonamia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 2,000-3,000m. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Bonamia ngouniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bonamia ngouniensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves and a single white root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonamia ngouniensis is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in moist, well-draining soil. The seeds should be kept moist until they have germinated and established themselves.
Where to Find Bonamia ngouniensis
Bonamia ngouniensis is native to Central Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, and the Central African Republic.
Bonamia ngouniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonamia ngouniensis?
Bonamia ngouniensis
What is the family of Bonamia ngouniensis?
Convolvulaceae
Where is Bonamia ngouniensis found?
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,