Octoknema klaineana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 2: 1293 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263037
Common Names
- Octoknema klaineana
- Klaineana Octoknema
- Klaine's Octoknema
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Octoknema klaineana (also called Klaine's Octoknema, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has a branching stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Octoknema klaineana is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring in food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Octoknema klaineana is a small, yellow to orange flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, elliptical-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Octoknema klaineana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium.
Where to Find Octoknema klaineana
Octoknema klaineana can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Octoknema klaineana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Octoknema klaineana?
Octoknema klaineana
What is the common name of Octoknema klaineana?
Klaine's Octoknema
Where is Octoknema klaineana native to?
Cameroon
Species in the Octoknema genus
Octoknema hulstaertiana, Octoknema genovefae, Octoknema borealis, Octoknema aruwimiensis, Octoknema affinis, Octoknema affinis, Octoknema dinklagei, Octoknema orientalis, Octoknema klaineana, Octoknema bakossiensis, Octoknema belingensis, Octoknema chailluensis, Octoknema kivuensis, Octoknema mokoko, Octoknema ogoouensis,
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50205387: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.