Bonamia alternifolia
NameBonamia alternifolia
Scientific NameBonamia alternifolia
Common NamesBonamia
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in open forests, woodlands, and heathlands of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia, typically thriving in sandy or rocky soils.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThere are no widely documented traditional medicinal uses for Bonamia alternifolia in available ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented due to the lack of known medicinal uses for this species.
Cultivation NotesThis Australian native prefers well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade, and is generally drought-tolerant once established. It can be propagated from seed.
Raritycommon
Description
Bonamia alternifolia is a perennial vine or subshrub native to eastern Australia. It features alternate, simple, ovate to lanceolate leaves and produces small, funnel-shaped flowers, followed by capsules containing seeds, often with a bright red aril as seen in the image.
