Bonnetia ptariensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ptariensis
ID:
569459
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 102. 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568791
Common Names
- Bonnetia ptariensis
- Ptariensis Bonnetia
- Ptariensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bonnetia ptariensis (also called Ptari Bonnetia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Bonnetiaceae, native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a slender trunk and an open, rounded crown. The leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate, with entire margins. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant, and the fruits are drupes.
Uses & Benefits
Bonnetia ptariensis 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 stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bonnetia ptariensis 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 ptariensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Bonnetia ptariensis
Bonnetia ptariensis is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Venezuela.
Bonnetia ptariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonnetia ptariensis?
Bonnetia ptariensis
What is the family of Bonnetia ptariensis?
Asteraceae
Where is Bonnetia ptariensis 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-2679520: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.