Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 23 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612677
Common Names
- Cnestis corniculata
- Corniculate Knotweed
- Corniculate Knotweed-grass
Synonyms
- Spondioides pruriens Smeathman ex Lam. [unknown]
- Agelaea pruriens Sol. ex Planch. [unknown]
- Cnestis agelaeoides G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Cnestis angolensis G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Cnestis aurantiaca Gilg [unknown]
- Cnestis calantha G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Cnestis calocarpa Gilg [unknown]
- Cnestis cinnabarina G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Cnestis claessensii De Wild. [unknown]
- Cnestis confertiflora Gilg [unknown]
- Cnestis congolana De Wild. [unknown]
- Cnestis dinklagei G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Cnestis emarginata De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
- Cnestis gabunensis G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Cnestis gimbiensis Troupin [unknown]
- Cnestis grandiflora Gilg [unknown]
- Cnestis grisea Baker [unknown]
- Cnestis hirsuta Troupin [unknown]
- Cnestis iomalla Gilg [unknown]
- Cnestis lescrauwaetii De Wild. [unknown]
- Cnestis leucantha Gilg ex G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Cnestis leucanthoides Pellegr. [unknown]
- Cnestis longiflora G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Cnestis mullendersii Troupin [unknown]
- Cnestis polyantha Gilg [unknown]
- Cnestis pynaertii De Wild. [unknown]
- Cnestis riparia Gilg [unknown]
- Cnestis sapinii De Wild. [unknown]
- Cnestis setosa Gilg [unknown]
- Cnestis trichopoda Gilg ex G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Cnestis vanderystii Troupin [unknown]
- Cnestis zenkeri G.Schellenb. [unknown]
Description
Cnestis corniculata (also called 'Horned 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 corniculata 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 corniculata 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
Cnestis corniculata is a perennial herb that 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 corniculata
Cnestis corniculata is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and along the edges of ponds and lakes.
Cnestis corniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cnestis corniculata?
Cnestis corniculata
What is the common name of Cnestis corniculata?
Horned Yellow-eyed Grass
Where is Cnestis corniculata found?
Cnestis corniculata is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Species in the Cnestis genus
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,
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,