Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Pal, Sardesai & M.Chowdhury
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 2021(e03292): 4 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025801
Description
Bonnaya gracilis (also called Slender Bonnaya, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to China. It is an evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in the Yunnan province of China in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Bonnaya gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bonnaya gracilis is a small white or yellowish-white flower. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonnaya gracilis is a perennial evergreen plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in shallow water or in damp soils. It can tolerate some drought but will not survive in standing water. It should be planted in a sunny spot and will need to be watered regularly. Fertilize regularly to encourage growth and flowering.
Where to Find Bonnaya gracilis
Bonnaya gracilis is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Bonnaya gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonnaya gracilis?
Bonnaya gracilis
What is the common name of Bonnaya gracilis?
Bonnaya gracilis
What is the natural habitat of Bonnaya gracilis?
Bonnaya gracilis is native to temperate and subtropical regions of China, Japan, and Korea.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77219485-1: 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].