Bonamia douglasii
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NameBonamia douglasii
Scientific NameBonamia douglasii D.F. Austin
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in Nicaragua, specifically in Chontales, Hacienda Veracruz. It grows on steep banks between rivers and potreros, within gallery forest and areas with scattered basaltic outcrops.
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Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are described in the provided metadata or image.
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Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are described in the provided metadata or image.
Cultivation NotesThis species is naturally found in warm, humid environments near river banks and in gallery forests, often associated with basaltic outcrops. It requires support for its twining growth habit and likely prefers well-drained, mineral-rich soils.
Rarityrare
Description
Bonamia douglasii is a twining woody vine characterized by ovate to elliptic leaves. Its flowers possess a pale green calyx and a bright white corolla with lobes that are erect in bud.
