Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
tenuinervia
ID:
1286547

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Blumea 25: 405 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285885

Common Names

  • Knema tenuinervia
  • Thin-Nerved Knema
  • Thin-Nerved Myristica

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Description

Knema tenuinervia (also called slender-veined knema, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to India, typically found in moist, open habitats, such as meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It typically grows to 6-10 feet in height and has small, oval-shaped leaves and bell-shaped, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Knema tenuinervia is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Knema tenuinervia sub. kanburiensis W.J.de Wilde
Knema tenuinervia sub. setosa W.J.de Wilde
Knema tenuinervia sub. tenuinervia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knema tenuinervia has small, star-shaped, yellowish-green flowers with a pleasant smell. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knema tenuinervia is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Knema tenuinervia

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

Knema tenuinervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knema tenuinervia?

Knema tenuinervia

What type of plant is Knema tenuinervia?

It is a type of tree.

Where is Knema tenuinervia found?

It is found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

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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