Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
357430

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Blumea 25: 383 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356762



Common Names

  • Serice Knema
  • Serice Knema Tree
  • Knema Tree


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Description

Knema sericea (also called Silky Knema, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows in wet, marshy areas and prefers moist, acidic soils. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Knema sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knema sericea has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of five. The seeds are small, brown, and have a four-sided shape. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knema sericea can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and kept moist.

Where to Find Knema sericea

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

Knema sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knema sericea?

Knema sericea

What is the common name of Knema sericea?

Silky knema

What is the natural range of Knema sericea?

Southeast Asia

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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