Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steyerm.) A.L.Weitzman & P.F.Stevens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec. 6: 559 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568750
Common Names
- Bonnetia ahogadoi
- Ahogadoi Bonnetia
- Ahogadoi
Synonyms
- Acopanea ahogadoi Steyerm. [unknown]
Description
Bonnetia ahogadoi (also called Bonnetia ahogadoi, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a small shrub with white flowers and oblong leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bonnetia ahogadoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bonnetia ahogadoi is white in colour and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and black in colour, and the seedlings are slender and have a light green colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonnetia ahogadoi is a tropical plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Bonnetia ahogadoi
Bonnetia ahogadoi is native to tropical South America.
Bonnetia ahogadoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonnetia ahogadoi?
Bonnetia ahogadoi
What is the common name of Bonnetia ahogadoi?
Ahogado's Bonnetia
What type of plant is Bonnetia ahogadoi?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Bonnetia genus
Bonnetia ahogadoi,
Bonnetia anceps,
Bonnetia bahiensis,
Bonnetia bolivarensis,
Bonnetia celiae,
Bonnetia chimantensis,
Bonnetia cordifolia,
Bonnetia crassa,
Bonnetia cubensis,
Bonnetia euryanthera,
Bonnetia fasciculata,
Bonnetia holostyla,
Bonnetia huberiana,
Bonnetia jauaensis,
Bonnetia katleeniae,
Bonnetia lanceifolia,
Bonnetia liesneri,
Bonnetia maguireorum,
Bonnetia multinervia,
Bonnetia neblinae,
Bonnetia paniculata,
Bonnetia ptariensis,
Bonnetia roraimae,
Bonnetia roseiflora,
Bonnetia rubicunda,
Bonnetia sessilis,
Bonnetia steyermarkii,
Bonnetia tepuiensis,
Bonnetia tristyla,
Bonnetia venulosa,
Bonnetia wurdackii,
Bonnetia kathleenae,
Bonnetia stricta,
Species in the Bonnetiaceae family
Archytaea angustifolia,
Archytaea triflora,
Bonnetia ahogadoi,
Bonnetia anceps,
Bonnetia bahiensis,
Bonnetia bolivarensis,
Bonnetia celiae,
Bonnetia chimantensis,
Bonnetia cordifolia,
Bonnetia crassa,
Bonnetia cubensis,
Bonnetia euryanthera,
Bonnetia fasciculata,
Bonnetia holostyla,
Bonnetia huberiana,
Bonnetia jauaensis,
Bonnetia katleeniae,
Bonnetia lanceifolia,
Bonnetia liesneri,
Bonnetia maguireorum,
Bonnetia multinervia,
Bonnetia neblinae,
Bonnetia paniculata,
Bonnetia ptariensis,
Bonnetia roraimae,
Bonnetia roseiflora,
Bonnetia rubicunda,
Bonnetia sessilis,
Bonnetia steyermarkii,
Bonnetia tepuiensis,
Bonnetia tristyla,
Bonnetia venulosa,
Bonnetia wurdackii,
Bonnetia kathleenae,
Bonnetia stricta,
Neotatea duidae,
Neotatea neblinae,
Neotatea longifolia,
Neotatea colombiana,
Ploiarium sessile,
Ploiarium pulcherrimum,
Ploiarium elegans,