Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sessilis
ID:
569465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 2: 363 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568797

Common Names

  • Bonnetia sessilis
  • Sessilis Bonnetia
  • Sessilis

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Synonyms

  • Bonnetia martiana Maguire [unknown]
  • Bonnetia martiana venadoensis Maguire [unknown]
  • Bonnetia phelpsii Gleason [unknown]
  • Kieseria sessilis (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bonnetia sessilis (also called Sessile 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 sessilis 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 sessilis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonnetia sessilis 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 sessilis

Bonnetia sessilis is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Venezuela.

Bonnetia sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonnetia sessilis?

Bonnetia sessilis

What is the family of Bonnetia sessilis?

Asteraceae

Where is Bonnetia sessilis native to?

South America

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