Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
linguiformis
ID:
357463

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Blumea 25: 416 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356795



Common Names

  • Knema linguiformis
  • Linguiform Knema
  • Linguiformis


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Description

Knema linguiformis (also called Knema linguiformis var. linguiformis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Asia. It typically grows up to 10 m tall and has a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, and its flowers are white or pale pink.

Uses & Benefits

Knema linguiformis is a popular garden plant, grown for its attractive, light pink flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in borders, and can also be used as a cut flower. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knema linguiformis has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, blackish-brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knema linguiformis is a perennial plant native to tropical Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Knema linguiformis

Knema linguiformis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China and Indonesia. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Knema linguiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knema linguiformis?

Knema linguiformis

What is the common name of Knema linguiformis?

Tongue-shaped knema

What is the natural habitat of Knema linguiformis?

Lowland forests

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

Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
James Sinclair (1913-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sinclair' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585883-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.