Cnestis macrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
613378
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 7: 242 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612710
Common Names
- Cnestis macrantha
- Large-flowered Knotweed
- Large-flowered Knotweed-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cnestis macrantha (also called 'Large-flowered 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 macrantha 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 macrantha 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cnestis macrantha 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 macrantha
Cnestis macrantha 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 macrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cnestis macrantha?
Cnestis macrantha
What is the common name of Cnestis macrantha?
Large-flowered Yellow-eyed Grass
Where is Cnestis macrantha found?
Cnestis macrantha is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Species in the Cnestis genus
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-2728882: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.