Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
superba
ID:
569506

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.H.Schomb. ex Progel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(1): 267 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568838

Common Names

  • Bonyunia Superba
  • Superba Bonyunia
  • Bonyunia Superba Plant

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Description

Bonyunia superba (also called Superb Bonyunia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Bonnetiaceae, native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a slender trunk and an open, rounded crown. The leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate, with entire margins. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant, and the fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Bonyunia superba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bonyunia superba is a small, white or pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white or pinkish-white color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonyunia superba can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Bonyunia superba

Bonyunia superba is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Venezuela.

Bonyunia superba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonyunia superba?

Bonyunia superba

What is the common name of Bonyunia superba?

Superb Bonyunia

What is the natural habitat of Bonyunia superba?

It is found in shallow, slow-moving waters in the tropics

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2679568: Based on the initial data import
Richard Schomburgk (1811-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.Schomb.' in the authors string.
August Progel (1829-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Progel' in the authors string.