Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
bakerianum
ID:
613322

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) G.Schellenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Candollea 2: 102 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612654

Common Names

  • Cnestidium bakerianum
  • Baker's Knotweed
  • Baker's Knotweed-grass

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Synonyms

  • Rourea bakerana Britton [unknown]

Description

Cnestidium bakerianum (also called Baker's Cnestidium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in dry woodlands and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cnestidium bakerianum is used in ornamental gardening and as a ground cover plant. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to create a carpet of foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cnestidium bakerianum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cnestidium bakerianum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and salt spray. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cnestidium bakerianum

Cnestidium bakerianum is native to South America and can be found in wet, marshy habitats.

Cnestidium bakerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cnestidium bakerianum?

Cnestidium bakerianum

What is the family of Cnestidium bakerianum?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Cnestidium bakerianum?

It is found in dry grasslands and heaths

Species in the Connaraceae family

Agelaea annobonensis, Agelaea baronii, Agelaea borneensis, Agelaea claessensii, Agelaea conraui, Agelaea gabonensis, Agelaea insignis, Agelaea macrophylla, Agelaea palmata, Agelaea paradoxa, Agelaea pentagyna, Agelaea poggeana, Agelaea rubiginosa, Agelaea trinervis, Burttia prunoides, Cnestidium bakerianum, Cnestidium froesii, Cnestidium guianense, Cnestidium rufescens, Cnestis bomiensis, Cnestis corniculata, Cnestis ferruginea, Cnestis macrantha, Cnestis macrophylla, Cnestis mannii, Cnestis mildbraedii, Cnestis palala, Cnestis polyphylla, Cnestis racemosa, Cnestis uncata, Cnestis urens, Cnestis yangambiensis, Connarus vulcanicus, Connarus africanus, Connarus agamae, Connarus andamanicus, Connarus annamensis, Connarus bariensis, Connarus beyrichii, Connarus blanchetii, Connarus brachybotryosus, Connarus bracteosovillosus, Connarus celatus, Connarus championii, Connarus cochinchinensis, Connarus conchocarpus, Connarus congolanus, Connarus cordatus, Connarus coriaceus, Connarus costaricensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2728830: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Gustav Schellenberg (1882-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Schellenb.' in the authors string.