Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
latericia
ID:
357473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 5: 1815 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356805

Common Names

  • Knema latericia
  • Latericia Knema
  • Knema

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Description

Knema latericia (also called Lateric Knema, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a dense, conical crown and its leaves are glossy and dark green. It grows in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Knema latericia is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Knema latericia for. nana W.J.de Wilde
Knema latericia for. olivacea W.J.de Wilde
Knema latericia sub. albifolia (J.Sinclair) W.J.de Wilde
Knema latericia sub. ridleyi (Gand.) W.J.de Wilde
Knema latericia var. subtilis W.J.de Wilde
Knema latericia sub. latericia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knema latericia has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small, brown, and have a four-sided shape. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knema latericia is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, from sea level up to 1,000 m. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Knema latericia

Knema latericia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China and Indonesia. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Knema latericia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knema latericia?

Knema latericia

What is the common name of Knema latericia?

Lateric Knema

What type of plant is Knema latericia?

Tree

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,