Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
palala
ID:
613390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 85: 201 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612722

Common Names

  • Cnestis palala
  • Palala Knotweed
  • Palala Knotweed-grass

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Synonyms

  • Rourea dasyphylla Miq. [unknown]
  • Thysanus cochinchinensis DC. [unknown]
  • Santalodes dasyphylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cnestis annamensis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Cnestis diffusa Blanco [unknown]
  • Cnestis flaminea Griff. [unknown]
  • Cnestis flammea Kurz [unknown]
  • Cnestis foliosa Planch. ex Kurz [unknown]
  • Cnestis ignea Planch. ex Kurz [unknown]
  • Cnestis palala diffusa (Blanco) Andreas [unknown]
  • Cnestis platantha Griff. [unknown]
  • Cnestis ramiflora Griff. [unknown]
  • Connarus foliosus Jack [unknown]
  • Connarus polyphyllus Miq. [unknown]
  • Thysanus palala Lour. [unknown]

Description

Cnestis palala (also called 'Palala 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 palala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cnestis palala var. brevistylis M.S.Mondal

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cnestis palala has yellow flowers with white centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cnestis palala 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 palala

Cnestis palala 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 palala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cnestis palala?

Cnestis palala

What is the common name of Cnestis palala?

Palala Yellow-eyed Grass

Where is Cnestis palala found?

Cnestis palala 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,

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