Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
antipoda
ID:
569366

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Druce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Exch. Club Soc. Brit. Isles 3: 415 (1913 publ. 1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568698

Common Names

  • Bonnaya antipoda
  • Antipodean Bonnaya
  • Antipodean Bonnaya Vine

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Synonyms

  • Roettlera capsularis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra capsularis Blanco [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra glaberrima Blanco [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra serrata Blanco [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus blancoi Hassk. [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus grandiflorus (Retz.) A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Henckelia grandiflora A.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Bonnaya antipoda (also called 'Antipodean 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

Bonnaya antipoda can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bonnaya antipoda has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonnaya antipoda is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Bonnaya antipoda

Bonnaya antipoda is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Bonnaya antipoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonnaya antipoda?

Bonnaya antipoda

What is the common name of Bonnaya antipoda?

Antipodean Bonnaya

What is the natural habitat of Bonnaya antipoda?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799766-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].