Status:
valid
Authors:
(Retz.) Spreng.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 16. 1: 41 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568747
Common Names
- Bonnaya veronicifolia
- Veronicifolia Bonnaya
- Veronicifolia
Description
Bonnaya veronicifolia (also called Bonnetia veronicifolia, 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 veronicifolia 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 veronicifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonnaya veronicifolia is a tropical plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Bonnaya veronicifolia
Bonnaya veronicifolia is native to tropical Africa.
Bonnaya veronicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonnaya veronicifolia?
Bonnaya veronicifolia
What is the common name of Bonnaya veronicifolia?
Veronica-Leaved Bonnaya
What type of plant is Bonnaya veronicifolia?
Herbaceous perennial
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:799816-1: 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].