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
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.
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 Knoxia genus
Knoxia congesta,
Knoxia hedyotoidea,
Knoxia lineata,
Knoxia manika,
Knoxia plantaginea,
Knoxia platycarpa,
Knoxia rosettifolia,
Knoxia roxburghii,
Knoxia spicata,
Knoxia sumatrensis,
Knoxia wightiana,
Knoxia zeylanica,
Knoxia hookeri,
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,