Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
steudneri
ID:
350685

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Durand & Schinz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 90 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350017



Common Names

  • Bonatea Steudneri
  • Steudneri Bonatea
  • Bonatea Bonatea


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Synonyms

  • Bicornella arabica Deflers [unknown]
  • Bonatea arabica (Deflers) Cortesi [unknown]
  • Bonatea emini Rolfe [unknown]
  • Bonatea kayseri Rolfe [unknown]
  • Bonatea philippsii (Rolfe) Rolfe [unknown]
  • Bonatea pirottae Cortesi [unknown]
  • Bonatea sudanensis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Bonatea ugandae Rolfe [unknown]
  • Habenaria arabica Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria ecaudata Kraenzl. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria emini Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria kayseri Kraenzl. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria philippsii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Habenaria steudneri Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Habenaria sudanensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bonatea phillipsii Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Bonatea steudneri (also called Steudner's bonatea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows in clumps. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests. It has a short stem and narrow leaves that are up to 10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Bonatea steudneri is a perennial herb used in traditional African medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bonatea steudneri is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender with a single, upright stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonatea steudneri is a perennial orchid that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist soils and partial shade, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Bonatea steudneri

Bonatea steudneri can be found in South Africa.

Bonatea steudneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonatea steudneri?

Bonatea steudneri

What is the common name of Bonatea steudneri?

Steudner's bonatea

Where is Bonatea steudneri native to?

Africa

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22973: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.