Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
thunbergiana
ID:
1299561

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.N.Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 7: 371 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298899

Common Names

  • Thunbergiana Bindweed
  • Thunbergiana Morning Glory
  • Thunbergiana Bonamia

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Description

Bonamia thunbergiana (also called Bonamia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a twining stem and ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in moist habitats, such as near streams, in forest clearings, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bonamia thunbergiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bonamia thunbergiana are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonamia thunbergiana is a perennial climber that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Bonamia thunbergiana

Bonamia thunbergiana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Bonamia thunbergiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonamia thunbergiana?

Bonamia thunbergiana

What is the common name of Bonamia thunbergiana?

Thunberg's Bonamia

Where is Bonamia thunbergiana 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,

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