Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
1592169

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Warb.

Source:

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 12: 83 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000047794



Common Names

  • Knema intermedia
  • Knema intermedia var. intermedia
  • Knema intermedia var. lanceolata


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Description

Knema intermedia (also called Intermediate Knema, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree that can grow up to 20 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia, and is found in lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Knema intermedia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Knema intermedia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed of Knema intermedia is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of Knema intermedia is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knema intermedia is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in moist, sandy soil.

Where to Find Knema intermedia

Knema intermedia can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including in India, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Knema intermedia FAQ

What are the common names of Knema intermedia?

Intermediate knema

What is the habitat of Knema intermedia?

It is found in wet grasslands, swamps and marshes

What is the distribution of Knema intermedia?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar

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:585871-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.