Bonnetia maguireorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maguireorum
ID:
569444
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 71: 330 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568776
Common Names
- Bonnetia maguireorum
- Maguireorum Bonnetia
- Maguireorum
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- Neblinaria celiae Maguire [unknown]
Description
Bonnetia maguireorum (also called 'Maguire's Begonia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has long, slender stems and ovate leaves with entire margins. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bonnetia maguireorum 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 maguireorum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, with pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bonnetia maguireorum 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 maguireorum
Bonnetia maguireorum is native to tropical South America.
Bonnetia maguireorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonnetia maguireorum?
Bonnetia maguireorum
What is the family of Bonnetia maguireorum?
Asteraceae
Where is Bonnetia maguireorum native to?
South America
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-2679506: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.