Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Anales Hist. Nat. 2: 132 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568817
Common Names
- Bonplandia geminiflora
- Geminiflora Bonplandia
- Geminiflora
Synonyms
- Bonplandia geminiflora erosa Brand [unknown]
Description
Bonplandia geminiflora (also called Twin-flowered Bonplandia, 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
Bonplandia geminiflora 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 Bonplandia geminiflora is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, with pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonplandia geminiflora 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 Bonplandia geminiflora
Bonplandia geminiflora is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Venezuela.
Bonplandia geminiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonplandia geminiflora?
Bonplandia geminiflora
What is the common name of Bonplandia geminiflora?
Twin-flowered Bonplandia
What type of plant is Bonplandia geminiflora?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Species in the Bonplandia genus
Species in the Polemoniaceae family
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Aliciella caespitosa,
Aliciella formosa,
Aliciella haydenii,
Aliciella heterostyla,
Aliciella humillima,
Aliciella hutchinsifolia,
Aliciella latifolia,
Aliciella leptomeria,
Aliciella lottiae,
Aliciella mcvickerae,
Aliciella micromeria,
Aliciella nyensis,
Aliciella pentstemonoides,
Aliciella pinnatifida,
Aliciella ripleyi,
Aliciella sedifolia,
Aliciella stenothyrsa,
Aliciella subacaulis,
Aliciella subnuda,
Aliciella tenuis,
Aliciella triodon,
Aliciella monoensis,
Aliciella cliffordii,
Allophyllum divaricatum,
Allophyllum gilioides,
Allophyllum glutinosum,
Allophyllum integrifolium,
Allophyllum nemophilophyllum,
Bonplandia geminiflora,
Bonplandia linearis,
Bryantiella palmeri,
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Cantua mediamnis,
Cantua volcanica,
Cantua alutacea,
Cantua bicolor,
Cantua buxifolia,
Cantua candelilla,
Cantua coerulea,
Cantua cordata,
Cantua cuzcoensis,
Cantua flexuosa,
Cantua glutinosa,
Cantua hibrida,
Cantua longifolia,
Cantua megapotamica,
Cantua ovata,
Cantua pyrifolia,
Cantua quercifolia,