Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
221779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 286 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221108

Common Names

  • Knoxia congesta
  • Congesta knoxia
  • Congesta tree

Searching for Knoxia congesta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Knoxia congesta (also called Congested Knoxia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in lowland rainforests, moist woodlands, and along rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Knoxia congesta is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and homes. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known for its bright, glossy foliage and long-lasting blooms.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knoxia congesta has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single, yellow-green seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

Searching for Knoxia congesta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Knoxia congesta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Knoxia congesta

Knoxia congesta can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India and Southeast Asia.

Knoxia congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knoxia congesta?

Knoxia congesta

What is the common name of Knoxia congesta?

Congested knoxia

What is the natural habitat of Knoxia congesta?

Tropical rainforests in India

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,