Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boniana
ID:
528002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Finet & Gagnep.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 4: 162 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527334

Common Names

  • Bon's Ironwood
  • Bon's Ash
  • Bon's Oak

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Description

Alphonsea boniana (also called Bon's Alphonsea, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, meadows, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Alphonsea boniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alphonsea boniana are white and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alphonsea boniana is a medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 15–20 m (49–66 ft). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Alphonsea boniana

Alphonsea boniana is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in moist, lowland forests.

Alphonsea boniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alphonsea boniana?

Alphonsea boniana

What is the common name of Alphonsea boniana?

Bon's Alphonsea

What is the natural habitat of Alphonsea boniana?

Tropical and subtropical rainforests

Species in the Alphonsea genus

Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Achille Eugène Finet (1863-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71981-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.