Bontia daphnoides
White Alling, Wild Olive
Also known as: Bontia daphnifolia Salisb. +5 more
- Bontia daphnifolia Salisb.
- Bontia daphnoides var. minor (C.F.Gaertn.) A.DC.
- Bontia minor C.F.Gaertn.
- Bontia minor P.Gaertn.
- Jacquinia ruscifolia Steud.
- Regina gallorum Buc'hoz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Scrophulariaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Bontia daphnoides (commonly known as White Alling or Wild Olive) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Bahamas, Brazil North, Cayman Is., Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Turks-Caicos Is., Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago