Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
357490

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Warb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 600 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356822



Common Names

  • Knema pulchra
  • Pulchra Knema
  • Pulchran Knema


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Description

Knema pulchra (also called Beautiful Nutmeg, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm in diameter. It is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in evergreen forests, at elevations of up to 1500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Knema pulchra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knema pulchra has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knema pulchra is a tropical evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 15 m. It is propagated by seed, and prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is also tolerant of light shade and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Knema pulchra

Knema pulchra can be found in the tropical regions of Asia.

Knema pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knema pulchra?

Knema pulchra

What is the common name of Knema pulchra?

Beautiful Knema

What type of plant is Knema pulchra?

Tree

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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