Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
flavostamina
ID:
1541962

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.G.Govind & Dan

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 461: 40 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023350



Common Names

  • Knema flavostamina
  • Yellow-stamened Knema
  • Yellow-stamened Star-grass


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Description

Knema flavostamina (also called Yellow-Stemmed Knema, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 10 m tall and has small yellow flowers. It is found in lowland forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Knema flavostamina is a species of flowering plant in the Myristicaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a timber tree. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knema flavostamina has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knema flavostamina is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1-2 m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand.

Where to Find Knema flavostamina

Knema flavostamina can be found in Southeast Asia, particularly in the countries of Vietnam and Laos.

Knema flavostamina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knema flavostamina?

Knema flavostamina

What is the common name of Knema flavostamina?

Yellow-stamened Knema

Where is Knema flavostamina found?

Central and South America

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77211908-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.