Bonao is a city in the Cibao region of Dominican Republic . It is the capital of the Monseñor Nouel province. The city is located in the center of the country, to the northwest of the national capital Santo Domingo .
31-548: The city is known as "Villa de las Hortensias" - the town of hydrangeas. The Hortensia is the local flower of Bonao. Upon the arrival of the Spaniards, the territory belonged to the Taino chiefdom of Maguá. In 1495, Bartolomé Colón , during an exploration journey through the island, ordered the construction of a fortress to combat the resistance of the natives commanded by a chief with the name of Bonao. The first fort built on
62-499: A glycoside of lunularic acid have been found in the roots of H. macrophylla . Hydrangine is another name for the coumarin umbelliferone, and may be responsible for the possible toxicity of the plant. Amacha is a Japanese beverage made from fermented leaves of Hydrangea macrophylla var. thunbergii . Hydrangeae Dulcis Folium is a drug made from the fermented and dried leaves of H. macrophylla var. thunbergii with possible antiallergic and antimicrobial properties. It also has
93-532: A hepatoprotective activity by suppression of D-galactosamine-induced liver injury in vitro and in vivo. Hydrangea macrophylla is included in the Tasmanian Fire Service's list of low flammability plants, indicating that it is suitable for growing within a building protection zone. Leaf extracts of Hydrangea macrophylla are being investigated as a possible source of new chemical compounds with antimalarial activity. Hydrangeic acid from
124-558: A result, pruning in late summer, fall or winter could remove potential flowers. Phyllodulcin , hydrangenol , and their 8-O-glucosides, and thunberginols A and F can be found in H. macrophylla . Thunberginol B , the dihydroisocoumarins thunberginol C , D and E , the dihydroisocoumarin glycosides thunberginol G 3'-O-glucoside and (−)- hydrangenol 4'-O-glucoside and four kaempferol and quercetin oligoglycosides can be found in Hydrangeae Dulcis Folium ,
155-429: A type of tropical climate (at least 18 C or 64.4 F in their coldest month) in which there is no dry season —all months have an average precipitation value of at least 60 mm (2.4 in). There are no distinct wet or dry seasons as rainfall is high throughout the months. One day in a tropical rainforest climate can be very similar to the next, while the change in temperature between day and night may be larger than
186-489: A whole sphere in cultivated forms. Two distinct types of flowers can be identified: central, non-ornamental, pentamerous ones, and peripheral, ornamental, tetramerous ones. The latter have sterile pistils with fertile stamen. The four sepals of decorative flowers have colors ranging from pale pink to red fuchsia purple to blue. The non-decorative flowers have five small greenish sepals and five small petals. Flowering begins in early summer and lasts until early winter. The fruit
217-578: Is 80% rice and the rest divided into cocoa and coffee. There are also important companies that provide jobs such as: Bonao Industrial, Hanesbrands Dos Rios Textiles, Inc. There are several public and private basic and secondary schools in Bonao, among which the Elías Rodríguez Secondary School stands out, the so-called Francisco Antonio Batista García School, former Reform Plan; The Francisco Antonio Batista García Polytechnic with
248-408: Is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae , native to Japan. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2 m (7 ft) tall by 2.5 m (8 ft) broad with large heads of pink or blue flowers in summer and autumn. Common names include bigleaf hydrangea , French hydrangea , lacecap hydrangea , mophead hydrangea , and hortensia . It is widely cultivated in many parts of
279-633: Is a subglobose capsule. Hydrangea macrophylla is native to East Asia. It is reported from seaside habitats as well as mountains in Japan, from Honshu southwards. This species has naturalized in China, Korea, Siberia, New Zealand and the Americas. It is an invasive species in the Azores and Madeira archipelagos. Hydrangea macrophylla blooms can be blue, red, pink, light purple, or dark purple. The color
310-408: Is affected by soil pH . An acidic soil (pH below 7) will usually produce a flower colour closer to blue, whereas an alkaline soil (pH above 7) will produce flowers of a pink, or even a red colour. This is caused by a color change of the flower pigments in the presence of aluminium ions which can be taken up into hyperaccumulating plants . Scientists do not understand why this happens, whether it
341-441: Is due to predation or to attract pollinators. In climates where Hydrangea macrophylla flowers, place in a mixed shrub border or at the back of a flower bed. Its rich foliage and large size make it a wonderful background for white or light colored flowers, even tall growing perennials and annuals. In warm climates H. macrophylla is good for adding a splash of early summer color to shady areas and woodland gardens . Minimal pruning
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#1732775252764372-478: Is often a concert in the town square (El Parque Duarte), on Saturday night. Major League Baseball former pitcher Carlos Mármol and Philadelphia Phillies catcher Deivy Grullón are from Bonao. Hansel Robles , relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, is also from Bonao. Free agent third basemen Juan Francisco , "Baby Huey", is from Bonao. Also, the singer and music composer, Hector Acosta 'El Torito',
403-528: Is one of the icons of the country. Luis Días , composer of the popular song "Baile en la Calle", was born in Bonao. Also, former big league pitcher Benito Baez is from there too, as well as Joel Peralta , relief pitcher for Los Angeles Dodgers. Aniana Vargas , a prominent female activist during the 1965 Civil War, was born and raised in Bonao. 18°57′0″N 70°24′36″W / 18.95000°N 70.41000°W / 18.95000; -70.41000 Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea macrophylla
434-417: Is recommended for most prolific flowering. Flowers are easily air dried and are long lasting. While Hydrangea macrophylla is not considered a particularly difficult plant to grow, it may fail to flower. This may be due to cold winter damage to the flower buds, not getting enough sunlight, too much nitrogen fertilizer, or pruning at the wrong time of year. H. macrophylla forms flower buds in late summer. As
465-528: The 1920's when the Duarte highway was inaugurated, linking Santo Domingo with the Cibao region. The highway crossed through the town and became a popular stop for people making the long trip between the capital and Santiago . At that stop, the cars or buses refueled and the passengers rested, to drink and eat. It was in those years that several restaurants were opened. In that year, 1920, the first national census
496-488: The Dominican Republic during the regime of Rafael Trujillo . At first the station was a local radio broadcast called La Voz del Yuna (1943) in Bonao until Jose Trujillo (Petan), the brother of President Trujillo, acquired the station. Petan Trujillo later convinced his brother to get the equipment to turn the station into a radio/TV station, and in the early 1950s, what is called Radio Television Dominicana (RTVD)
527-458: The area. On December 7, 1508, Bonao was officially granted the category of town and was granted a coat of arms . The main economic activity of this town was the mining of gold. When gold mining by the Spaniards on the island declined, two sugar mills were installed in Bonao. Sugar production was not enough of an incentive to maintain the attraction of the Spaniards over the town of Bonao. Around 1528 it had declined along with nearby towns. After
558-550: The areas of Computer Science, Commerce, Nursing, Industrial Technician; Polytechnic Ing. José Delio Guzmán and Pedro Antonio Frías, both from the public sector and the San Antonio de Padua private schools, Bonao Educational Center, sponsored by the Universidad Central del Este and Mercer University, Colegio San Pablo and Colegio Juan Pablo Duarte. Bonao also has a higher education center, a regional headquarters of
589-569: The average change in temperature during the year. When tropical rainforest climates are more dominated by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) than the trade winds (and with no or rare cyclones), so usually located near the equator, they are also called equatorial climates. Otherwise, when they are more dominated by the trade winds than the ITCZ, they are called tropical trade-wind climates. In pure equatorial climates,
620-506: The coast of southeast Florida, United States, and Okinawa, Japan that fall into the tropical rainforest climate category. They experience high mean annual temperatures, small temperature ranges, and rain that falls throughout the year. Regions with this climate are typically designated Af by the Köppen climate classification . A tropical rainforest climate is typically hot, very humid, and wet with no dry season . Tropical rainforests have
651-588: The leaves is being investigated as a possible anti-diabetic drug as it significantly lowered blood glucose, triglyceride, and free fatty acid levels in laboratory animals. The two main types of H. macrophylla cultivars are called "mophead" and "lacecap". Some popular hydrangea cultivars (those marked agm have gained the Royal Horticultural Society 's Award of Garden Merit ) include: Yuan, Qi, H., Yang, S., Chu, Z., Zhang, G., & Liu, C. (2023). Role of delphinidin-3-glucoside in
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#1732775252764682-498: The main promoter of the installation of this plant in the country. The city of Bonao has variety of local media, including Television, Radio and Digital formats. In the television media, the province has the Telecasa company that offers different television channels for the towns of Bonao and other cities and towns within the province. Bonao is historically the home of La Voz Dominicana , the official radio and television station of
713-518: The most common form of transportation in the city. There are also taxi and car rental services available. DR-1 (Autopista Duarte) bypasses the city to the east. A popular annual attraction is the Carnival . Groups that parade in the Carnival start out in "caves" (typically a blocked-off street) where loud music is played. Costumes are often slightly demonic in nature. During Carnival season, there
744-402: The nation's Independence in the middle of the 1800s, it became a military post in the municipality of La Vega, and in 1936 it became a municipality in the province of La Vega, and by the year 1865 the town was elevated to common of that province with the name of San Antonio de Bonao. The town remained relatively isolated and by it only had 5,000 inhabitants. The economic revival of Bonao began in
775-419: The processed leaves of H. macrophylla var. thunbergii . The leaves also contain the stilbenoid hydrangeic acid . The various colors, such as red, mauve, purple, violet and blue, in H. macrophylla are developed from one simple anthocyanin, delphinidin 3-glucoside ( myrtillin ), which forms complexes with metal ions called metalloanthocyanins . Lunularic acid , lunularin , 3,4′-dihydroxystilbene and
806-401: The sepal blue color change among Hydrangea macrophylla cultivars. Scientia Horticulturae, 313, 111902–. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2023.111902 Tropical rainforest climate A tropical rainforest climate or equatorial climate is a tropical climate sub-type usually found within 10 to 15 degrees latitude of the equator . There are some other areas at higher latitudes, such as
837-544: The site was called Bonao Abajo, which was later occupied by Francisco Roldán , a Spanish soldier who rebelled against the colonial authorities in the island. In 1497, Roldán and 70 rebels, fought in the territory of Bonao against the authority of the Columbus. The rebellion was ended in October 1498. The origins of the town of Bonao are associated precisely with this rebellion, to the extent that many who participated stayed in
868-577: The state Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (CURCE-UASD). The first syngas plant in the country and the Caribbean, a plant that produces energy from vegetable materials such as rice straw, banana peels and other materials, was installed near the headquarters of the Dominican Agrarian Institute in Bonao. It was named in posthumous homage after Engineer Quilvio Cabrera, an outstanding promoter of technology in agriculture, and
899-427: The world in many climates. It is not to be confused with H. aspera 'Macrophylla'. The term macrophylla means 'large- or long-leaved'. The opposite leaves can grow to 15 cm (6 in) in length. They are simple, membranous, orbicular to elliptic and acuminate. They are generally serrated. The inflorescence of Hydrangea macrophylla is a corymb , with all flowers placed in a plane or hemisphere, or even
930-466: Was carried out and in it the town of Bonao appeared with only 1,069 inhabitants, later rising to 2,129 in 1935 and 10,536 in the 1950 census. The most recent census, from 2010 , tells us that the municipality of Bonao has 125,338 inhabitants. Bonao's economy is based on local businesses, agricultural producers and by the income generated by the mining company Americano Níquel (Falcondo), also known as Falconbridge Dominicana. Bonao's agricultural production
961-608: Was founded. At this time in Latin America only three countries, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Mexico had TV stations. Bonao has a trade-wind tropical rainforest climate ( Köppen Af ). There is no dry season, as all months average above 100 millimetres or 4 inches of rain, although there are distinctly wetter periods of the year in May and, under the influence of Atlantic hurricanes, from August to November. Motorcycles (especially mini-bikes and scooters also known as 'PASOLA') are