Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
trichantha
ID:
1297369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 563 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296707

Common Names

  • Bonamia trichantha
  • Trichantha Bonamia
  • Trichantha Connarus

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Description

Bonamia trichantha (also called Trichanth Bonamia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bonamia trichantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments. It is also used as a groundcover and as a cover for fences and walls.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bonamia trichantha var. ovata Ooststr.
Bonamia trichantha var. trichantha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bonamia trichantha is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonamia trichantha is an annual herb that is native to the southwestern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Bonamia trichantha

Bonamia trichantha is native to the Caribbean region.

Bonamia trichantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonamia trichantha?

Bonamia trichantha

What is the common name of Bonamia trichantha?

Hairy Bonamia

What type of plant is Bonamia trichantha?

Perennial herb

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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