Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strobilina
ID:
1044481

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) Virot

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 2: 243. 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043819

Common Names

  • Knightia strobilina
  • Cone-shaped Knightia
  • Strobilina Knightia

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Description

Knightia strobilina (also called Cone-shaped Knightia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and disturbed areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Knightia strobilina has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant for treating stomach aches and headaches, and as a fuel for cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knightia strobilina has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knightia strobilina is a shrub that is native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 2 m (6 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Knightia strobilina

Knightia strobilina can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Knightia genus

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100378426: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.
Robert Virot (1915-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Virot' in the authors string.