Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
mannii
ID:
613381

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Schellenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 436 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612713

Common Names

  • Cnestis mannii
  • Mann's Knotweed
  • Mann's Knotweed-grass

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Synonyms

  • Cnestis grandifoliolata De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Cnestis pseudoracemosa G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Cnestis tomentosa Hepper [unknown]
  • Connarus mannii Baker [unknown]
  • Connarus pseudoracemosus Gilg [unknown]
  • Cnestis grandifoliata De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]

Description

Cnestis mannii (also called 'Mann's 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 mannii 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 mannii 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 mannii 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 mannii

Cnestis mannii 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 mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cnestis mannii?

Cnestis mannii

What is the common name of Cnestis mannii?

Mann's Yellow-eyed Grass

Where is Cnestis mannii found?

Cnestis mannii is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

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-2728885: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Schellenberg (1882-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Schellenb.' in the authors string.