Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
casearioides
ID:
357615

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kosterm.) W.J.de Wilde

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Blumea 50: 561 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356947



Common Names

  • Knema casearioides
  • Casearioides Knema
  • Knema


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Synonyms

  • Litsea casearioides Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Knema casearioides (also called 'Caesarioides Knema' and 'Casearioides Knema', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is found in lowland and montane forests, usually in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Knema casearioides is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knema casearioides has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knema casearioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Knema casearioides

Knema casearioides is found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.

Knema casearioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knema casearioides?

Knema casearioides

What is the common name of Knema casearioides?

Knema casearioides

What type of plant is Knema casearioides?

Knema casearioides is a species of plant in the Myristicaceae family

Species in the Knema genus

Knema alvarezii, Knema andamanica, Knema stylosa, Knema subhirtella, Knema sumatrana, Knema tomentella, Knema stenocarpa, Knema tridactyla, Knema uliginosa, Knema rigidifolia, Knema rubens, Knema rufa, Knema saxatilis, Knema scortechinii, Knema sericea, Knema stenophylla, Knema squamulosa, Knema steenisii, Knema stellata, Knema viridis, Knema sessiflora, Knema woodii, Knema ridsdaleana, Knema membranifolia, Knema losirensis, Knema lunduensis, Knema luteola, Knema malayana, Knema mamillata, Knema muscosa, Knema matanensis, Knema linguiformis, Knema minima, Knema mixta, Knema mandaharan, Knema lamellaria, Knema lampongensis, Knema latericia, Knema longepilosa, Knema latifolia, Knema laurina, Knema pseudolaurina, Knema piriformis, Knema mogeana, Knema poilanei, Knema percoriacea, Knema psilantha, Knema pubiflora, Knema pulchra, Knema riangensis,

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77069536-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.