Status:
valid
Authors:
(Borhidi) Lepper & J.E.Gut.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 41(2): 287. 2011 [20 Dec 2011]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425475
Description
Bonellia moana (also called Moana Bonellia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, tubular flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bonellia moana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bonellia moana has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonellia moana is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Bonellia moana
Bonellia moana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas.
Bonellia moana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonellia moana?
Bonellia moana
What is the common name of Bonellia moana?
Moana Bonellia
What is the family of Bonellia moana?
Asteraceae
Species in the Bonellia genus
Bonellia albiflora,
Bonellia brevifolia,
Bonellia flammea,
Bonellia frutescens,
Bonellia lippoldii,
Bonellia loeflingii,
Bonellia longifolia,
Bonellia macrocarpa,
Bonellia montana,
Bonellia mucronata,
Bonellia nervosa,
Bonellia nitida,
Bonellia paludicola,
Bonellia pauciflora,
Bonellia pringlei,
Bonellia seleriana,
Bonellia shaferi,
Bonellia sprucei,
Bonellia stenophylla,
Bonellia umbellata,
Bonellia fruticulosa,
Bonellia verrucosa,
Bonellia oligantha,
Bonellia robusta,
Bonellia stenophylloides,
Bonellia bissei,
Bonellia curtissii,
Bonellia brunnescens,
Bonellia moana,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum,
Aegiceras floridum,
Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
Amblyanthopsis membranacea,
Amblyanthopsis philippinensis,
Amblyanthus glandulosus,
Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,