Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tepuiensis
ID:
569468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kobuski & Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 29: 399 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568800

Common Names

  • Bonnetia tepuiensis
  • Tepuiensis Bonnetia
  • Tepuiensis

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Synonyms

  • Bonnetia tepuiensis minor Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Bonnetia tepuiensis (also called Tepui 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 tepuiensis 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 tepuiensis 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 tepuiensis 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 tepuiensis

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

Bonnetia tepuiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonnetia tepuiensis?

Bonnetia tepuiensis

What is the common name of Bonnetia tepuiensis?

Tepui Bonnetia

What type of plant is Bonnetia tepuiensis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

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-2679529: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (1900-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobuski' in the authors string.