Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.C.Chia, H.L.Fung & Y.L.Yang) N.H.Xia
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 51: 568 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853719
Common Names
- Bonia amplexicaulis
- Amplexicaulis Bonia
- Bonia Amplexicaulis
Description
Bonia amplexicaulis (also called 'Climbing Lily', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has long, slender stems with large, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Bonia amplexicaulis is used to make furniture, baskets, and other items. It also has medicinal properties and can be used to treat fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bonia amplexicaulis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonia amplexicaulis is a perennial plant that is propagated through division and cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed, but it takes longer to establish. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Bonia amplexicaulis
Bonia amplexicaulis can be found in Central and South America.
Bonia amplexicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonia amplexicaulis?
Bonia amplexicaulis
What type of soil does Bonia amplexicaulis prefer?
Bonia amplexicaulis prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the optimal temperature for Bonia amplexicaulis?
Bonia amplexicaulis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Species in the Bonia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
Hok Lam Fung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Fung' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:990443-1: 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].