Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
erythrosperma
ID:
350201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 1: 321 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349533

Common Names

  • Redseed Bonania
  • Redseed Bonania Plant
  • Redseed Bonania Flower

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Synonyms

  • Sapium erythrospermum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria erythrosperma Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Bonania erythrosperma (also called Red-seeded Bonania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. It is a fast-growing plant with a dense, upright growth habit, reaching up to 4 meters in height and width. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils, and is often found in gardens, parks, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bonania erythrosperma is used in landscaping, as a ground cover, and in erosion control. It is also used in gardens and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bonania erythrosperma is a small, reddish-brown spikelet, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, reddish-brown, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonania erythrosperma is a perennial sedge native to the eastern United States. It prefers moist to wet soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in moist soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Bonania erythrosperma

Bonania erythrosperma can be found in Mexico

Bonania erythrosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonania erythrosperma?

Bonania erythrosperma

What is the common name of Bonania erythrosperma?

Red-seeded bonania

What type of plant is Bonania erythrosperma?

Grass-like perennial

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22928: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.