Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
H.-P.Hofm. & Eb.Fisch.
                
                
                    
Source:
ksu
                
                
                    
Year:
2004
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.  125: 363 (2004)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476983
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Bonatii Parasopubia
 - Bonatii Parasopubia
 - Bonatii Parasopubia
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Parasopubia bonatii (also called Bonati's Parasopubia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or trees, and is typically found in rainforest habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Parasopubia bonatii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light levels.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Parasopubia bonatii has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Parasopubia bonatii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Parasopubia bonatii
                        
                            Parasopubia bonatii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in humid, tropical forests.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Parasopubia bonatii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Parasopubia bonatii?
Parasopubia bonatii
What is the common name of Parasopubia bonatii?
Bonat's parasopubia
What is the natural habitat of Parasopubia bonatii?
Tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Parasopubia genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Orobanchaceae family
                        
                            Aeginetia indica, 
Aeginetia mirabilis, 
Aeginetia mpomii, 
Aeginetia selebica, 
Aeginetia sessilis, 
Aeginetia sinensis, 
Aeginetia flava, 
Aeginetia acaulis, 
Agalinis angustifolia, 
Agalinis aphylla, 
Agalinis aspera, 
Agalinis auriculata, 
Agalinis bandeirensis, 
Agalinis bangii, 
Agalinis brachyphylla, 
Agalinis calycina, 
Agalinis chaparensis, 
Agalinis communis, 
Agalinis decemloba, 
Agalinis densiflora, 
Agalinis digitalis, 
Agalinis divaricata, 
Agalinis edwardsiana, 
Agalinis fasciculata, 
Agalinis fiebrigii, 
Agalinis filicaulis, 
Agalinis filifolia, 
Agalinis gattingeri, 
Agalinis genistifolia, 
Agalinis gypsophila, 
Agalinis heterophylla, 
Agalinis homalantha, 
Agalinis humilis, 
Agalinis itambensis, 
Agalinis kingsii, 
Agalinis lanceolata, 
Agalinis laxa, 
Agalinis linarioides, 
Agalinis linifolia, 
Agalinis maritima, 
Agalinis megalantha, 
Agalinis meyeniana, 
Agalinis nana, 
Agalinis navasotensis, 
Agalinis neoscotica, 
Agalinis obtusifolia, 
Agalinis oligophylla, 
Agalinis peduncularis, 
Agalinis pennellii, 
Agalinis plukenetii,                         
 
                     
                                
                                    
                        References
                        
                            Hans-Peter Hofmann: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.-P.Hofm.' in the authors string.
 POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60434255-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].