Bonnetia celiae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
celiae
ID:
569422
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 143 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568754
Common Names
- Bonnetia celiae
- Celiae Bonnetia
- Celiae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bonnetia celiae (also called Bonnetia celiae, 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 celiae 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 celiae 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bonnetia celiae is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Bonnetia celiae
Bonnetia celiae is native to tropical South America.
Bonnetia celiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonnetia celiae?
Bonnetia celiae
What is the common name of Bonnetia celiae?
Celia's Bonnetia
What type of plant is Bonnetia celiae?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2679486: Based on the initial data import
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.