Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
569411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colsm.) Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 16. 1: 42 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568743

Common Names

  • Bonnaya tenuifolia
  • Tenuifolia Bonnaya
  • Tenuifolia's Bonnaya

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Description

Bonnaya tenuifolia (also called Bonnetia tenuifolia, 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 tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bonnaya tenuifolia is white in colour and has a star-shaped form. The seed is small and black in colour, and the seedlings are slender and have a light green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonnaya tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia

Bonnaya tenuifolia is native to tropical Africa.

Bonnaya tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonnaya tenuifolia?

Bonnaya tenuifolia

What is the common name of Bonnaya tenuifolia?

Slender Bonnaya

What type of plant is Bonnaya tenuifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

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:799812-1: 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].