Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
569373

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colsm.) Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 16. 1: 41 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568705

Common Names

  • Bonnaya Ciliata
  • Ciliata Bonnaya
  • Bonnaya Ciliata Plant

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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra personata Blanco [unknown]

Description

Bonnaya ciliata (also called Bonnetia ciliata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a small shrub with white flowers and oblong leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bonnaya ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bonnaya ciliata 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 ciliata is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 20°C (68°F).

Where to Find Bonnaya ciliata

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

Bonnaya ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonnaya ciliata?

Bonnaya ciliata

What is the common name of Bonnaya ciliata?

Ciliate Bonnaya

What is the natural habitat of Bonnaya ciliata?

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Johannes Colsmann (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colsm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799773-1: 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].