Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
sulphurea
ID:
1297951

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) Myint & D.B.Ward

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 17: 178 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297289

Common Names

  • Sulphur Bonamia
  • Sulphurea Bonamia
  • Sulphurea Morning Glory

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Description

Bonamia sulphurea (also called sulphur bonamia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is an annual herb with trailing stems and small yellow flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bonamia sulphurea is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bonamia sulphurea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are thin and have a long, pointed cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonamia sulphurea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once established, Bonamia sulphurea should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Bonamia sulphurea

Bonamia sulphurea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Bonamia sulphurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonamia sulphurea?

Bonamia sulphurea

What is the common name of Bonamia sulphurea?

Sulphur bonamia

Where is Bonamia sulphurea native to?

South 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8500774: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Daniel Bertram Ward (1928-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.B.Ward' in the authors string.
Tin Myint (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Myint' in the authors string.