Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 215 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349448
Common Names
- Domingo Bonania
- Bonania domingensis
- Domingo Bonania Grass
Synonyms
- Hypocoton domingensis Urb. [unknown]
Description
Bonania domingensis (also called Domingo bonamia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub of the Bonaniaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, found in dry forests and scrublands. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bonania domingensis is a plant that is used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bonania domingensis are small and inconspicuous, with a single spikelet at the top of the stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender, with a single leaf at the top of the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonania domingensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate short periods of flooding. It is best propagated by cuttings in spring or fall. Seeds can also be sown in spring or fall, but germination can be slow and erratic.
Where to Find Bonania domingensis
Bonania domingensis is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist meadows and woods.
Bonania domingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonania domingensis?
Bonania domingensis
What is the common name of Bonania domingensis?
Domingo's Bonania
What is the habitat of Bonania domingensis?
Dry, rocky soils in open areas
Species in the Bonania genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
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Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,