Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
steenisii
ID:
357433

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
ksu

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Blumea 27: 224 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356765



Common Names

  • Knema steenisii
  • Steenisian Knema
  • Steenisii


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Description

Knema steenisii (also called Steenis' 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 steenisii 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 steenisii 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 steenisii 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 steenisii

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

Knema steenisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knema steenisii?

Knema steenisii

What is the common name of Knema steenisii?

Steenis' knema

What is the natural range of Knema steenisii?

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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