Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
stenocarpa
ID:
357421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 577 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356753



Common Names

  • Stenocarp Knema
  • Stenocarp Knema Tree
  • Knema Tree


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Description

Knema stenocarpa (also called Knema stenocarpa var. stenocarpa, 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 stenocarpa 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

The flower of Knema stenocarpa is a yellow-green color and has 4 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knema stenocarpa 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 stenocarpa

Knema stenocarpa is found in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Knema stenocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knema stenocarpa?

Knema stenocarpa

What is the common name of Knema stenocarpa?

Stenocarp knema

What is the natural range of Knema stenocarpa?

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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