Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
bomiensis
ID:
613335

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lemmens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap. 89(6): 179 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612667

Common Names

  • Cnestis bomiensis
  • Bomi Knotweed
  • Bomi Knotweed-grass

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Description

Cnestis bomiensis (also called 'Bomiensis Cnestis', 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

Cnestis bomiensis 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

Cnestis bomiensis 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

Cnestis bomiensis is a perennial herb that grows from a rhizome. It is propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and moist soil. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10.

Where to Find Cnestis bomiensis

Cnestis bomiensis is native to China and can be found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Cnestis bomiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cnestis bomiensis?

Cnestis bomiensis

What is the family of Cnestis bomiensis?

Rutaceae

What is the habitat of Cnestis bomiensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,