Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 19: 81 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349683
Common Names
- Cassidea Bonatea
- Cassidea Fox Bonatea
- Cassidea Star Bonatea
Synonyms
- Bonatea darwinii Weale [unknown]
- Bonatea saundersiae T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
- Habenaria cassidea Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Habenaria saundersiae Harv. [unknown]
Description
Bonatea cassidea (also called Cassidea Bonatea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a tufted habit and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to South Africa, and is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and other areas with moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Bonatea cassidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bonatea cassidea has a small, yellowish flower, with a single seed in the center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonatea cassidea is a perennial plant that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Bonatea cassidea
Bonatea cassidea can be found in South Africa.
Bonatea cassidea FAQ
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Bonatea cassidea
What is the family of Bonatea cassidea?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Bonatea cassidea?
Cape Bonatea
Species in the Bonatea genus
Bonatea antennifera,
Bonatea boltonii,
Bonatea cassidea,
Bonatea lamprophylla,
Bonatea polypodantha,
Bonatea porrecta,
Bonatea pulchella,
Bonatea rabaiensis,
Bonatea saundersioides,
Bonatea speciosa,
Bonatea stereophylla,
Bonatea steudneri,
Bonatea volkensiana,
Bonatea liparophylla,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,