Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
357466

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
ksu

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Blumea 43: 249 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356798



Common Names

  • Knema minima
  • Minimal Knema
  • Minima


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Description

Knema minima (also called Dwarf Knema, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a shrub or small tree up to 4 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. It is native to the Philippines, where it is known from Mindanao, Negros, and Palawan. It is found in primary and secondary forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Knema minima is a popular garden plant, grown for its attractive, bright yellow 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 minima has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of four. The seeds are small, black, and have a round shape. The seedlings are short and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knema minima 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 minima

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

Knema minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knema minima?

Knema minima

What is the common name of Knema minima?

Minimal Knema

What is the natural habitat of Knema minima?

Tropical 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,

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