Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.Ståhl & F.S.Axelrod) B.Ståhl & Källersjö
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 117 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568665
Common Names
- Bonellia pauciflora
- Few-flowered Bonellia
- Few-flowered Bonellia Vine
Synonyms
- Jacquinia pauciflora B.Ståhl & F.S.Axelrod [unknown]
Description
Bonellia pauciflora (also called Few-flowered Bonellia, Few-flowered Pigeonwood, and many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, white flowers and dark green leaves that form a dense canopy. It grows in moist, shady habitats and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Bonellia pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance for drought and salt, making it a good choice for coastal gardens. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bonellia pauciflora has white flowers with yellow anthers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bonellia pauciflora is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The seed should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Bonellia pauciflora
Bonellia pauciflora is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Bonellia pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonellia pauciflora?
Bonellia pauciflora
What is the common name of Bonellia pauciflora?
Bonellia pauciflora
Where is Bonellia pauciflora native to?
South America
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,