Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Warb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 553 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356801
Common Names
- Knema mandaharan
- Mandaharan Knema
- Mandaharan
Description
Knema mandaharan (also called Mandaharan 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 mandaharan 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Knema mandaharan has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of four. The seeds are small, black, and have a round shape. The seedlings are short and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Knema mandaharan is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Layering can be done in the spring or summer by bending a branch down to the ground and burying it in the soil.
Where to Find Knema mandaharan
Knema mandaharan is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China and Indonesia. It is found in moist, shady forests.
Knema mandaharan FAQ
What is the scientific name of Knema mandaharan?
Knema mandaharan
What is the common name of Knema mandaharan?
Mandaharan Knema
What type of plant is Knema mandaharan?
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,