Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Schellenb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 127: 194 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612656
Common Names
- Cnestidium guianense
- Guianese Knotweed
- Guianese Knotweed-grass
Synonyms
- Bernardinia guianensis G.Schellenb. [unknown]
Description
Cnestidium guianense (also called 'Guianan Cnestidium', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It prefers to grow in moist, shady areas and is commonly found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cnestidium guianense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cnestidium guianense 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cnestidium guianense is a small, terrestrial orchid, native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It requires a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil slightly moist during the winter. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Cnestidium guianense
Cnestidium guianense is native to South America and can be found in wet, marshy habitats.
Cnestidium guianense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cnestidium guianense?
Cnestidium guianense
What is the family of Cnestidium guianense?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Cnestidium guianense?
It is found in dry grasslands and heaths
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Agelaea insignis,
Agelaea macrophylla,
Agelaea palmata,
Agelaea paradoxa,
Agelaea pentagyna,
Agelaea poggeana,
Agelaea rubiginosa,
Agelaea trinervis,
Burttia prunoides,
Cnestidium bakerianum,
Cnestidium froesii,
Cnestidium guianense,
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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,