Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
1318735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lakshmin.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 23(2): 333, fig. 1. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331189

Common Names

  • Knoxia hookeri
  • Hookeri Knoxia
  • Hooker's Knoxia

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Description

Knoxia hookeri (also called Hooker's Knoxia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Asia. It has a stem that is up to 1 meter tall and white flowers that are up to 2 cm in diameter. It grows in sunny and dry habitats, such as steppes and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Knoxia hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knoxia hookeri has small, yellow flowers, which are borne in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knoxia hookeri is a shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining potting mix and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by cuttings. The cuttings should be planted in a potting mix that is slightly moist and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Knoxia hookeri

Knoxia hookeri is native to India.

Knoxia hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knoxia hookeri?

Knoxia hookeri

What is the common name of Knoxia hookeri?

Hooker's Knoxia

What is the natural habitat of Knoxia hookeri?

It is found in dry, open grasslands in South Africa.

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,

References

Pakshirajan Lakshminarasimhan (1959-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lakshmin.' in the authors string.