Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.R.Barker) Y.S.Liang & J.C.Wang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 27: 189 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341255
Common Names
- Bonnaya Cowiei
- Cowie's Bonnaya
- Cowie's Bonnaya Vine
Description
Bonnaya cowiei (also called Cowie's bonnaya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a shrub or small tree with thick, leathery leaves and white flowers. It has a spreading or upright habit.
Uses & Benefits
Bonnaya cowiei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make a variety of products such as furniture, baskets, and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bonnaya cowiei has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonnaya cowiei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Bonnaya cowiei
Bonnaya cowiei can be found in the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia.
Bonnaya cowiei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonnaya cowiei?
Bonnaya cowiei
What is the common name of Bonnaya cowiei?
Bonnaya cowiei
Where is Bonnaya cowiei found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Species in the Bonnaya genus
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,
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
Yi Shuo Liang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Liang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144249-1: 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].