Status:
valid
Authors:
P.F.Stevens & A.L.Weitzman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec. 6: 559 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568766
Common Names
- Bonnetia fasciculata
- Fasciculata Bonnetia
- Fasciculata
Synonyms
- Neogleasonia wurdackii Maguire [unknown]
Description
Bonnetia fasciculata (also called Bonnetia fasciculata, 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 fasciculata 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 fasciculata 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 fasciculata is a terrestrial orchid native to Venezuela. 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 fasciculata
Bonnetia fasciculata is native to tropical South America.
Bonnetia fasciculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonnetia fasciculata?
Bonnetia fasciculata
What is the common name of Bonnetia fasciculata?
Clustered Bonnetia
What type of plant is Bonnetia fasciculata?
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,