Bonamia ankaranensis
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NameBonamia ankaranensis
Scientific NameBonamia ankaranensis
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is endemic to Madagascar, specifically collected in the Antsiranana province, near Ankarana along RN6, approximately 30 km north of Ambilobe, at an elevation of 120 meters. It likely inhabits dry deciduous forests or scrublands of northern Madagascar.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are documented for Bonamia ankaranensis on the herbarium sheet or in the provided metadata. It is primarily known as a botanical specimen.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNone known or documented for this species, as its medicinal properties and uses are not established.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are not available from the provided image or metadata. As an endemic species from a specific habitat, it likely has particular environmental requirements.
Rarityrare
Description
Bonamia ankaranensis is a woody plant, likely a shrub or vine, characterized by alternate, simple leaves and numerous small, white flowers arranged in terminal panicles. The specimen shows mature stems, leaves, and inflorescences, typical of a flowering plant.
