Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
polyphylla
ID:
613398

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 23 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612730

Common Names

  • Cnestis polyphylla
  • Many-leaved Knotweed
  • Many-leaved Knotweed-grass

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Synonyms

  • Omphalobium discolor Sond. [unknown]
  • Cnestis boiviniana Baill. [unknown]
  • Cnestis barboniensis Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Cnestis bullata Baill. [unknown]
  • Cnestis glabra Lam. [unknown]
  • Cnestis lurida Baill. [unknown]
  • Cnestis madagascariensis Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Cnestis natalensis Planch. & Sond. ex Harv. & Sond. [unknown]
  • Cnestis scandens J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Fagarastrum natalense Walp. [unknown]
  • Cnestis polyphylla bullata Baill. [unknown]
  • Sarmienta cauliflora Sieber [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum natalense Hochst. [unknown]

Description

Cnestis polyphylla (also called 'Many-leaved 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 polyphylla 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 polyphylla has white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cnestis polyphylla 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 polyphylla

Cnestis polyphylla 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 polyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cnestis polyphylla?

Cnestis polyphylla

What is the common name of Cnestis polyphylla?

Many-leaved Yellow-eyed Grass

Where is Cnestis polyphylla found?

Cnestis polyphylla 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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