Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
myricifolia
ID:
350234

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 3: 335 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349566



Common Names

  • Myricifolia Bonania
  • Myricifolia Bonania Plant
  • Myricifolia Bonania Flower


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Synonyms

  • Sapium myricifolium Wright ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania myricifolia C.Wright [unknown]
  • Excoecaria myricifolia Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Bonania myricifolia (also called Wax Myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America. It typically grows in moist to wet soils in open meadows, wet prairies, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bonania myricifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover and to stabilize soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bonania myricifolia has small, white flowers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonania myricifolia is a perennial shrub that is native to North America. It grows in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall and should be kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be thinned to prevent overcrowding.

Where to Find Bonania myricifolia

Bonania myricifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Bonania myricifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonania myricifolia?

Bonania myricifolia

Where does Bonania myricifolia grow?

Bonania myricifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.

What type of soil does Bonania myricifolia prefer?

Bonania myricifolia 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-22931: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.