Bonamia ovalifolia

(Torrey) Hallier f.

Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 528. 1893.

Conservation concern
Basionym: Evolvulus ovalifolius Torrey in W. H. Emory Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 150. 1859
Synonyms: Breweria ovalifolia (Torrey) A. Gray
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 14.

Subshrubs. Stems procum­bent to suberect, sericeous or velu­tinous. Leaves: blade oblong-ovate, orbiculate, or ovate, 10–30 × 10–20 mm, surfaces velutinous. Flowers: sepals ± equal, ovate to ovate-lanceolate, 9–14 × 7–12 mm; corolla 35–50 mm; styles connate 3/4 length. Capsules globose.


Phenology: Flowering summer–fall.
Habitat: Sandy soils.
Elevation: 500–600 m.

Distribution

Tex., Mexico (Coahuila, Tamaulipas).

Discussion

Bonamia ovalifolia is known only from the Chihuahuan Desert physiographic region.

Bonamia ovalifolia is in the Center for Plant Conservation’s National Collection of Endangered Plants.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.
... more about "Bonamia ovalifolia"
Daniel F. Austin† +
(Torrey) Hallier f. +
Evolvulus ovalifolius +
Tex. +, Mexico (Coahuila +  and Tamaulipas). +
500–600 m. +
Sandy soils. +
Flowering summer–fall. +
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. +
Conservation concern +
Breweria ovalifolia +
Bonamia ovalifolia +
species +