Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
emarginata
ID:
350159

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright ex Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Nachr. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen Jahresber. 1865: 78 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349491



Common Names

  • Emarginate Bonania
  • Emarginate Bonatea
  • Emarginate Bonatea


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Synonyms

  • Excoecaria emarginata Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Bonania emarginata (also called Emarginate Bonania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. It is a fast-growing plant with a dense, upright growth habit, reaching up to 4 meters in height and width. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils, and is often found in gardens, parks, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bonania emarginata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bonania emarginata sub. emarginata
Bonania emarginata sub. nipensis (Urb. & Ekman) Borhidi
Bonania emarginata sub. suborbiculata (Borhidi) Borhidi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bonania emarginata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonania emarginata 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 emarginata

Bonania emarginata is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist meadows and woods.

Bonania emarginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonania emarginata?

Bonania emarginata

Where does Bonania emarginata grow?

Bonania emarginata is native to the Mediterranean region.

What type of soil does Bonania emarginata prefer?

Bonania emarginata prefers dry, sandy soils.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22924: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.