Status:
valid
Authors:
Louis ex Troupin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 21: 369 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612752
Common Names
- Cnestis yangambiensis
- Yangambi Knotweed
- Yangambi Knotweed-grass
Description
Cnestis yangambiensis (also called Yangambi 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 yangambiensis 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 yangambiensis has white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cnestis yangambiensis 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 yangambiensis
Cnestis yangambiensis 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 yangambiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cnestis yangambiensis?
Cnestis yangambiensis
What is the common name of Cnestis yangambiensis?
Yangambi Yellow-eyed Grass
Where is Cnestis yangambiensis found?
Cnestis yangambiensis is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Species in the Cnestis genus
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,
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,