Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Sinclair
Source:
ksu
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 18: 229 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356967
Common Names
- Knema kinabaluensis
- Kinabaluensis Knema
- Knema
Description
Knema kinabaluensis (also called 'Kinabalu Knema' and 'Kinabaluensis 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 kinabaluensis is a fast-growing, ornamental tree that is often used as a windbreak or shade tree. It is also used for timber production and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Knema kinabaluensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings have ovate to oblong leaves with entire margins.
Cultivation and Propagation
Knema kinabaluensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the cutting moist until it takes root.
Where to Find Knema kinabaluensis
Knema kinabaluensis is native to the islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia. It is found in open, grassy areas, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Knema kinabaluensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Knema kinabaluensis?
Knema kinabaluensis
What is the common name of Knema kinabaluensis?
Knema kinabaluensis
What type of plant is Knema kinabaluensis?
Knema kinabaluensis 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,