Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
569390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Retz.) Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568722

Common Names

  • Bonnaya oppositifolia
  • Oppositifolia Bonnaya
  • Oppositifolia's Bonnaya

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Synonyms

  • Henckelia oppositifolia A.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Bonnaya oppositifolia (also called Opposite-leaved Bonnaya, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with round, fleshy leaves arranged in opposite pairs and small white flowers. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bonnaya oppositifolia is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bonnaya oppositifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, tubular corolla. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonnaya oppositifolia is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be taken from the tips of the stems. Plant the cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist.

Where to Find Bonnaya oppositifolia

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

Bonnaya oppositifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonnaya oppositifolia?

Bonnaya oppositifolia

What is the common name of Bonnaya oppositifolia?

Opposite-leaved Bonnaya

What type of plant is Bonnaya oppositifolia?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

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.
Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799790-1: 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].