Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifloscula
ID:
854386

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.T.Lin) N.H.Xia

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 601 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853721

Common Names

  • Bonia parvifloscula
  • Parvifloscula Bonia
  • Bonia Parvifloscula

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Description

Bonia parvifloscula (also called 'Climbing Lily', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Bonia parvifloscula is a popular ornamental grass used in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bonia parvifloscula has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonia parvifloscula 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 parvifloscula

Bonia parvifloscula can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

Bonia parvifloscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonia parvifloscula?

Bonia parvifloscula

What type of soil does Bonia parvifloscula prefer?

Bonia parvifloscula prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Bonia parvifloscula?

Bonia parvifloscula prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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

Nian He Xia (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Xia' in the authors string.
Wan Tao Lin (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Lin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440833-2: 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].