Status:
valid
Authors:
N.H.Xia, Y.H.Tong & X.R.Zheng
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 138: 170 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023342
Common Names
- Khoonmengia honbaensis
- Honba Khoonmengia
- Honba Star-grass
Description
Khoonmengia honbaensis (also called Honba Khoonmengia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 5 m tall and has white flowers. It is found in lowland forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Khoonmengia honbaensis is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a timber tree. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Khoonmengia honbaensis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Khoonmengia honbaensis is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1-2 m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand.
Where to Find Khoonmengia honbaensis
Khoonmengia honbaensis can be found in Southeast Asia, particularly in the countries of Vietnam and Laos.
Khoonmengia honbaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Khoonmengia honbaensis?
Khoonmengia honbaensis
What is the common name of Khoonmengia honbaensis?
Honba Khoonmengia
Where is Khoonmengia honbaensis found?
Central and South America
Species in the Khoonmengia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77204207-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].