Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
569430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) Howard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 28: 125 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568762

Common Names

  • Bonnetia cubensis
  • Cubensis Bonnetia
  • Cubensis

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Synonyms

  • Kieseria cubensis Britton [unknown]

Description

Bonnetia cubensis (also called Bonnetia cubensis, 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 cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bonnetia cubensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonnetia cubensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Cuba. It can be propagated by division, and cultivated in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It should be kept slightly dry during the winter months.

Where to Find Bonnetia cubensis

Bonnetia cubensis is native to tropical South America.

Bonnetia cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonnetia cubensis?

Bonnetia cubensis

What is the common name of Bonnetia cubensis?

Cuban Bonnetia

What type of plant is Bonnetia cubensis?

Herbaceous perennial

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-2679493: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
John Eliot Howard (1807-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Howard' in the authors string.