Cnestis urens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urens
ID:
613415
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(3): 67 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612747
Common Names
- Cnestis urens
- Uren's Knotweed
- Uren's Knotweed-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Cnestis laurentii De Wild. [unknown]
Description
Cnestis urens (also called Uren's Cnestis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in dry to moist forests and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cnestis urens 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 urens 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cnestis urens 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 urens
Cnestis urens 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 urens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cnestis urens?
Cnestis urens
What is the common name of Cnestis urens?
Stinging Yellow-eyed Grass
Where is Cnestis urens found?
Cnestis urens 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-2728916: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.