Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
kathleenae
ID:
1142859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lasser

Source:
tro

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 10: 327 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142197

Common Names

  • Bonnetia kathleenae
  • Kathleen's Bonnetia
  • Bonnetia kathleenae

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Description

Bonnetia kathleenae (also called Kathleen's Bonnetia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has opposite, simple leaves with white veins and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical dry forests and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bonnetia kathleenae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bonnetia kathleenae is white or yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonnetia kathleenae can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Bonnetia kathleenae

Bonnetia kathleenae is native to the Caribbean and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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