Bonnetiaceae FAMILY

Bonnetia stricta

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Cultivation Details

HabitEvergreen Tree

GrowthMedium

Grows best in an open, sunny position^[1]. Succeeds in poor, sandy soils^[1]. Given the plants habitat, it is likely to be tolerant of strong, salt-laden winds^[PFAF]. Young plants have a moderate rate of growth^[1].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a sunny position in a nursery seedbed. Surface sow the small seed, then press it firmly into the soil before watering it in - being careful not to wash it away. A very low germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 70 - 90 days^[1]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-19. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Bonnetia+stricta>

Pollinators

Data unavailable

References

[1]Brazilian Trees. Volume 3. — Lorenzi. H. · Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil. · 2009 · ISBN 85-86714-34-4 ↩︎Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
[PFAF]Plants for a Future — pfaf.org ↩︎