Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
357649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jack

Source:
ksu

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Malayan Misc. 2(7): 35 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356981

Common Names

  • Knema glaucescens
  • Glaucescens Knema
  • Knema

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Description

Knema glaucescens (also called Glaucous Knema, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a shrub or small tree up to 5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to the Philippines, where it is known from Mindanao, Negros, and Palawan. It is found in primary and secondary forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Knema glaucescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knema glaucescens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knema glaucescens is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m (50 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium such as sand or peat moss and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium such as sand or peat moss.

Where to Find Knema glaucescens

Knema glaucescens is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Knema glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knema glaucescens?

Knema glaucescens

What is the common name of Knema glaucescens?

Glaucous knema

Where is Knema glaucescens found?

Knema glaucescens is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Knema genus

Knema alvarezii, Knema andamanica, Knema stylosa, Knema subhirtella, Knema sumatrana, Knema tomentella, Knema stenocarpa, Knema tridactyla, Knema uliginosa, Knema rigidifolia, Knema rubens, Knema rufa, Knema saxatilis, Knema scortechinii, Knema sericea, Knema stenophylla, Knema squamulosa, Knema steenisii, Knema stellata, Knema viridis, Knema sessiflora, Knema woodii, Knema ridsdaleana, Knema membranifolia, Knema losirensis, Knema lunduensis, Knema luteola, Knema malayana, Knema mamillata, Knema muscosa, Knema matanensis, Knema linguiformis, Knema minima, Knema mixta, Knema mandaharan, Knema lamellaria, Knema lampongensis, Knema latericia, Knema longepilosa, Knema latifolia, Knema laurina, Knema pseudolaurina, Knema piriformis, Knema mogeana, Knema poilanei, Knema percoriacea, Knema psilantha, Knema pubiflora, Knema pulchra, Knema riangensis,

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

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