Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bartlett) B.Ståhl & Källersjö
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 117 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568666
Common Names
- Bonellia pringlei
- Pringle's Bonellia
- Pringle's Bonellia Vine
Synonyms
- Jacquinia pringlei Bartlett [unknown]
Description
Bonellia pringlei (also called Pringle's Bonellia, Pringle's 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 pringlei is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of honey and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bonellia pringlei 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 pringlei 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 pringlei
Bonellia pringlei is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Bonellia pringlei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bonellia pringlei?
Bonellia pringlei
What is the common name of Bonellia pringlei?
Bonellia pringlei
Where is Bonellia pringlei 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,